Forester - Chehalis, WA

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and Red Built. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.

• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.

• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.

• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can‑do spirit.

• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.

• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.

• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

This position will primarily involve timber sale acquisition, contract administration, and quality control. It will consist of 80% fieldwork and 20% office work. This position will be based out of Chehalis, WA. The work area will be in both Washington and Oregon. This is a full‑time position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay is 78,000 to 85,000

• Substantial company‑paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co‑pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

• Timber cruising
• Quality control
• Timber sale appraisal
• Road construction appraisal
• Contract negotiations
• Timber sale administration
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) participation

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent PC skills using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related forestry software tools
• Practice safe work habits and comply with all company work and safety standards
• Proven customer service, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Strong work ethic, maintain high personal and professional standards of focus and dedication to work
• Ability to work with team members from varied levels and functional backgrounds, focusing on Hampton's Core Values
• Willingness to embrace change while striving for continuous improvement
• Assertive and responsible, while exemplifying the highest level of ethics, honesty, and integrity
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to anticipate opportunities and provide practical solutions
• Self‑starter with the ability to take on additional responsibility and develop their own agenda
• Continue education for professional improvement
• Motivated self‑starter

These examples are not meant to be all‑inclusive, and management reserves the right to change, add, or delete job requirements as necessary.

• Associate's degree in Forestry or higher
• Bachelor's degree preferred; job experience considered
• Valid Driver’s license
• Applicable work experience is preferred

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