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Roseburg

Mill Production - Coquille

Coquille, OR

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

Roseburg Forest Products

Purchasing Agent

Medford, OR · On-site

Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

Roseburg

REW Journey Electrician

Riddle, OR · On-site

$36.50/hr

Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

Roseburg Forest Products

Purchasing Agent

Roseburg, OR · On-site

Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

Roseburg

Licensed Electrician

Coquille, OR

Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

Roseburg

Mechanic

Coquille, OR

Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

Peterson

Delivery & Revisit Specialist

Medford, OR · On-site

SUMMARY Support the Forestry Sales Group by conducting new forestry equipment deliveries, equipment demonstrations and revisits, with a focus on safety, maintenance and operation. The Delivery and ...

Earth Force

Hardware Manufacturing Lead

Portland, OR · On-site

Forest Service and their implementation partners under multi-year program agreements. We're ... This role sits between engineering, operations, and the field. You will translate prototype systems ...

Sierra Forest Products

Sales Representative

Portland, OR · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

As a Sales Representativ e at Sierra Forest Products, you will have the opportunity to grow your ... If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference, improving operational efficiency ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operations Forester, and why are they important?

To excel as an Operations Forester, you need expertise in forestry management, environmental regulations, and resource planning, typically supported by a degree in forestry or a related field. Familiarity with GIS mapping, timber cruising software, and forest inventory systems, as well as relevant certifications like Registered Professional Forester (RPF), are important. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help coordinate field crews, interact with stakeholders, and adapt to changing conditions. These abilities ensure sustainable forest management, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations within forestry projects.

What are some typical challenges Operations Foresters face when balancing fieldwork and administrative duties?

Operations Foresters often juggle a mix of outdoor fieldwork and office-based administrative tasks, such as preparing harvest plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with logging crews. One common challenge is efficiently managing time during peak seasons, when field visits and reporting deadlines overlap. Additionally, Operations Foresters must keep detailed records and communicate effectively with both field teams and management, requiring strong organizational and multitasking skills. Staying current with industry regulations and technology can also present ongoing learning opportunities.

What is the difference between Operations Forester vs Forest Technician?

AspectOperations ForesterForest Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in forestry or related field; certifications may be preferredAssociate's degree or relevant technical training; often requires forestry-related certifications
Work EnvironmentFieldwork in forests, managing operations, planning timber harvestsFieldwork assisting foresters, collecting data, implementing plans
Employer & Industry UsageForestry companies, government agencies, logging firmsForestry agencies, environmental organizations, consulting firms

Operations Foresters typically hold a bachelor's degree and oversee forest management operations, while Forest Technicians usually have technical training and support field activities. Both roles work in forest environments but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

What are operations foresters?

Operations foresters are professionals responsible for managing and overseeing forestry operations such as timber harvesting, reforestation, and forest maintenance. They work to ensure that these activities are conducted sustainably, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations. Operations foresters often collaborate with landowners, contractors, and government agencies to develop management plans, monitor forest health, and implement best practices. Their role is essential in balancing economic objectives with ecological stewardship in forested landscapes.
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Mill Production - Coquille

Mill Production - Coquille

Roseburg

Coquille, OR

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Roseburg Forest Products rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Seeking Mill Production operators for our Coquille Plywood Plant

About Roseburg Forest Products

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you'll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.

Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.roseburg.com.


Our Culture: Those who join our Roseburg family find themselves surrounded by passionate, responsible, value-driven individuals dedicated to Making Lives Better From the Ground Up for all team members, customers, and of the communities we call home. As One Roseburg, we pride ourselves on the highest standards of safety, integrity, ethics and honesty.

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