Hardwood Log Buyer Trainee

Description

Veneer Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

· Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

· Paid Christmas week shutdown

· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

· Short-term and long-term disability insurance

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Paid Volunteer Program

· 401(k) retirement plan with match

Veneer Technologies Inc. is seeking a motivated and dependable individual for an entry-level Hardwood Log Buyer Trainee position. This is an opportunity for someone interested in forestry, timber, wood products, or purchasing to build a career in the hardwood industry. Working alongside experienced log buyers and forestry professionals, you will receive hands-on training in species identification, log grading, pricing, purchasing, and supplier relationships through a combination of field work, travel, and office responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist experienced log buyers with sourcing and purchasing hardwood logs.
• Learn to identify hardwood species and evaluate log quality, grade, and volume.
• Travel with experienced buyers to inspect timber, logs, and supplier locations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with loggers, landowners, and timber suppliers.
• Assist with log purchasing, pricing, and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor log deliveries and help ensure material meets quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Learn hardwood market trends, pricing factors, and procurement practices.
• Assist with inventory planning and transportation coordination.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Interest in forestry, timber, wood products, or purchasing.
• Willingness to work outdoors.
• Up to 75% travel within the U.S. No international travel is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Dependable and willing to learn.
• Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Business, or related field.
• Experience in logging, forestry, agriculture, sawmilling, manufacturing, or wood products.
• Knowledge of hardwood species, timber harvesting, or log grading.

Who We Are. We are committed to the success of our customers through productivity and to the future of our industry through technology.

Veneer Technologies Incorporated is a customer-driven, high technology veneer and other wood products manufacturer and supplier with an aspiration to lead the industry not only in the production of the highest quality materials through efficiencies achieved with productivity and superior production but also with an action-not-talk commitment to the overall future of the resource, the industry, the craftsman, and companies who create function and art with wood veneer.

Wood veneer is unmatched in its beauty and is an efficient use of wood resources sustainable with appropriate conservation and regulatory measures. Veneer Technologies actively supports environmental responsibility and sustainability of the resource with actions, not words, including financial support of the Hardwood Forestry Fund (HFF), the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and other efforts in resource conservation.

Veneer Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will Employer

Veneer Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, religion, national origin, ethnic background, military service, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment with Veneer Technologies, Inc. is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by law. Nothing in this posting creates a contract of employment or modifies the at-will relationship.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources for assistance.