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Position Responsibilities
Kane Hardwood is a division of Collins, a family-owned timber and sawmill business in continuous operation for over 160 years. A reputation for honesty, integrity, and environmental stewardship has propelled Collins into the role as an industry leader.
Carefully inspecting logs for a variety of parameters such as length, diameter, and possible defects
Preparing and pricing sale logs according to probable markets to obtain the highest possible value
Negotiating the final sale prices for any logs being sold
Preparation of invoices and verification of payment
Careful data entry and review is necessary for required accuracy
Maintenance HMT1 (Head Mounted Tablet) and printers
Supervision of log yard scalers and equipment operators, see that regular check scales of delivered logs occur, set work schedules, approve time records for team members working hours, maintenance of log yard and equipment including rolling stock and electronic equipment used in scaling and data recording
Responsible for log yard physical inventories. Maintain accurate daily and monthly log volume inventories. Ensure proper turn-over of inventory to minimize log degradation
Work closely with sawmill managers, maintenance supervisor, and accounting department as well as harvest manager and Procurement Supervisor
Arrange for stonework and road maintenance in the Log Yard
Arrange for plowing with a log lift after significant snowfall events (greater than 5”)
Position Qualifications
This position requires knowledge equivalent to that received through graduation from high school plus additional related course work in college-level courses or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
A thorough understanding of hardwood log grades, specifications, and values is necessary
This person should have prior leadership experience with excellent verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and negotiating skills are required
Based on Experience
Ashley Gerg
814-837-0111
agerg@collinsco.com