National Hardwood Magazine - October 2022

CLASSIFIED
PROFIT OPPORTUNITIES
Kingsford Lumber Company is looking to hire a log yard manager for
the Kingsford Mill yard in Kingsford, MI.
Primary duties will include log scaling/grading, boltwood scaling and
inventory management, veneer sales and trucking coordinator between
remote yards, woods landings and mills. The yard manager will work
closely with the mill manager and equipment operator on yard inventory
and mill cut schedules. Other duties may include open market log
buying.
Job requirements – Must be able to identify species and understand
the official grading rules for hardwood log and tie cuts, cordwood scaling
(pile and truck scaling), forestry degree or equivalent experience,
valid WI or MI driver’s license,
HELP WANTED
TIGERTON LUMBER COMPANY
Yard Manager/Buyer – Tigerton Lumber Company – Iron River Landing
Tigerton Lumber Company is looking to hire a log yard manager for our
log yard in Iron River, MI.
Primary duties will include log scaling/grading and inventory management,
veneer sales and trucking coordinator between remote yards,
woods landings and mills. Other duties may include open market log
buying and satellite log yard management at our yards in Bruce Crossing,
MI and Conover, WI.
Job requirements – Must be able to identify species and understand
the official grading rules for hardwood log and tie cuts, forestry degree
or equivalent experience, valid WI or MI driver’s license,
Procurement Forester
Tigerton Lumber Company is looking to expand its procurement group
and will be hiring a forester for Northeast/East Central WI as well as
Southwest WI.
Primary duties will include buying stumpage through private landowner
negotiations and/or through timber bids (consultants as well as state,
federal and county forests). Administration of timber sales which includes
cruising timber, timber sale contracts, property/harvest line establishment,
marking timber, filing appropriate cutting notices (MFL/FCL
and County), sub-contracting logging and trucking, harvest inspections,
sale summary (scale ticket summary and working with accounting on
payments for loggers and landowners), MFL/FCL cutting reports and
sale close-outs. Other duties may include: MFL plan preparation, open
market log buying, log scaling and grading, road building/maintenance,
educational/outreach programs, participation in WI DNR committees.
KINGSFORD LUMBER COMPANY
FISTA/SFI Training – Training/certification will be done yearly
(if you do not have it currently it will be provided)
Salary – Based on 40 hour work week - $55,000/year - $XX,XXX
(negotiable based on experience)
To Apply – Please send a resume and cover letter to
Tigerton Lumber Company.
Tigerton Lumber Company,
Attn: Ben Knaack, PO Box 70, Tigerton, WI 54486, or
Email to: ben@tigertonlumber.com
Job requirements – Forestry degree or equivalent experience,
valid WI driver’s license
FISTA/SFI Training – Training/certification will be done yearly
(if you do not have it currently it will be provided)
Salary – Based on 40 hour work week - $45,000/year - $XX,XXX
(negotiable based on experience)
To Apply – Please send a resume and cover letter to
Tigerton Lumber Company.
Tigerton Lumber Company,
Attn: Ben Knaack, PO Box 70, Tigerton, WI 54486, or
Email to: ben@tigertonlumber.com
Yard Manager/Buyer – Kingsford Lumber Company – Kingsford Mill Yard
FISTA/SFI Training – Training/certification will be done yearly
(if you do not have it currently it will be provided)
Salary – Based on 40 hour work week - $45,000/year - $XX,XXX
(negotiable based on experience)
To Apply – Please send a resume and cover letter to
Kingsford Lumber Company.
Tigerton Lumber Company,
Attn: Ben Knaack, PO Box 70, Tigerton, WI 54486, or
Email to: ben@tigertonlumber.com
Any questions on any of these job postings please call Ben Knaack at 715-535-2181.
Benefits
Flexible work schedule
Mileage reimbursement program
Cell phone plan
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability and dental
401k with company match (25% up to 6% of wages)
Vacation and sick leave
Flex spending account for health care costs
Seven paid holidays
Bereavement pay
Boot allowance
Certified Lumber Grader – Job Description
Cardin Forest Products is a family owned sawmill and kiln drying operation located
in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. We are currently seeking a candidate to fill a
hardwood lumber grading position in our kiln drying operation.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Been NHLA certified
•2 to 3 years of experience grading kiln dried hardwoods
Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
•Grade and mark all lumber to be sorted according to NHLA rules/guidelines
and industry standards
•Communicate effectively with your team and other departments
•Adhere to all safety policies and perform tasks in a safe and responsible
manner
Required Qualifications:
•Minimum of one (1) year experience grading green and/or kiln dried domestic
lumber
•Must be NHLA trained or have equivalent knowledge.
•Must be physically capable of performing all duties of the job and any other
duties assigned by Crew Leader
Position
•Full time position
•Company offers medical, dental, 401(k), and other benefit offerings
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions
are made without regard to sexual orientation, race, color, age, disability,
religion, national origin, citizenship status and creed.
Salary Negotiable
Reply to: Jeremy Ball
Cell: (423) 619-8056
Email: jball@cardinfp.com
HELP WANTED
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is a world-class, integrated, global
supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, flooring, molding
and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment
worldwide. We are searching for a candidate who is a team player
and who also enjoys challenging work.
Skills & Experience Required
The successful candidate must be NHLA certified or
equivalent experience, have the flexibility and ability to
work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment with
primary focus on personal and team safety behaviors. Good
work history and safety record with a strong desire to learn
are required.
•NHLA certification preferred or equivalent experience
•Exhibit high level of flexibility
•Excellent attendance record
•Excellent communication skills
•Team Player and Self-Starter
HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADER WANTED
Key Functions:
•Grading lumber according to NWH proprietary grades
•Maintaining grading accuracy in a fast-paced environment
•Working with QC on current grade guidelines
How to Apply
Send your resume to: ndy.starkey@nwhardwoods.com
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.
718 2nd Ave SW
Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650
253-568-6800
SERVICES
901.767.9126
or visit us at
www.hmr.com
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
2000 Optimil 6ft Twin Bandmill
Never used. Bandsaw with covers. $150,000.
Please call Jenness for more information at
207-745-2223 or Jeff at 207-342-5221.
USNR 4TA30 Top Arbor Three Shifting Saw Edger
200 hp drive motor, includes unscrambler, control
cab, infeed and outfeed. $95,000. Please call Jenness
for more information at 207-745-2223 or Jeff
at 207-342-5221.
Phone: (207) 342-5221
Fax: (207) 342-5201
PO Box 9, Ghent Road
Searsmont, ME 04973
Contact: Jenness Robbins
Lumber Grading is a critical skill and trade for the success of our
business. Come bring your skills to a company that values them
and is willing to help you develop them for your career success!
Salary & Benefits
•Competitive Compensation
•Sign on Bonus
•Relocation Bonus available
•Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•401K w/ Company Match
•Paid Short Term Disability
•Paid Life Insurance
•Referral Bonus
•Employee Assistance Program
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