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pca

Forester - Procurement

Filer City, MI · On-site

Cruising timber to evaluate quality and volumes; negotiating timber contracts and developing forest ... Ability to work a flexible schedule * Safety and forestry related continued education courses ...

Wiregrass Ecological Associates

Forester

Hayward, WI · On-site

An ideal applicant should be flexible and adaptive to changing conditions and challenges in the ... Perform and oversee timber inventory/cruising, marking, and layout for appraisals, timber sales ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for flexible timber cruising in the United States is $41,544.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $46,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Timber Cruising vs Timber Estimator?

AspectFlexible Timber CruisingTimber Estimator
CredentialsForestry certifications, GPS, and measurement skillsEstimating certifications, forestry knowledge
Work EnvironmentForests, remote sites, outdoor settingsOffice, field visits, project sites
Industry UsageAssessing timber volume in forestsCalculating project costs and bids

Flexible Timber Cruising involves measuring and assessing timber in the field to determine volume and quality, often using GPS and measurement tools. Timber Estimators focus on calculating costs and preparing bids based on timber data. While both roles require forestry knowledge and fieldwork, cruising emphasizes measurement, whereas estimating centers on financial calculations.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Timber Cruising job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,544 per year, or $20 per hour.

Forester - Procurement

pca

Filer City, MI • On-site

Full-time

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 119 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Procurement Forester

Responsibilities include:

Experienced forestry graduate.  Cruising timber to evaluate quality and volumes; negotiating timber contracts and developing forest management plans; marking timber and establishing harvest boundaries; administering timber sales and merchandising the products on that sale; maintaining compliance with PCA wood certification programs; being familiar with and following the SFI guidelines for Michigan.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management required    
  • Applicants must have 2 years’ experience in forestry
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pulp and Paper Industry experience preferred 

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of the technical and professional aspects of forestry
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of land resource management
  • Ability to regulate and communicate with wood suppliers, private landowners and state and federal agencies
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Safety and forestry related continued education courses

Competitive pay and benefit package.

 

Please apply to:  www.careers.packagingcorp.com

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