Forestry Intern - Bellemont, United States - Restoration Forest Products

Description

Job Description

Position: Forestry Intern

Reports to: Director of Forestry Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Intern)

Position Overview: The Forestry Intern will work closely with our forestry team to support various aspects of timber procurement, log management, and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Aid the Forestry Team in the development of an industry leading quality control and reporting system to track the quality of Restoration and Harvest, Log Quality, Adherence to delivery quotas.
• Participate in field assessments and surveys to evaluate timber quality, volume, and suitability for processing.
• Support log scaling and grading activities to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
• Assist with the coordination of transportation logistics for incoming timber deliveries to the sawmill.
• Participate in sawmill operations to gain an understanding of the timber processing workflow and quality control procedures.
• Aid in data collection and analysis related to sawmill production, timber inventory, and sustainability metrics.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while working in the field or within the sawmill facility.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in forestry, timber procurement, and sawmill operations.
• Basic knowledge of forest ecology, timber harvesting techniques, and timber grading is preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in outdoor settings and industrial environments.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.