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Rayonier

Harvesting Forester

Conway, AR

Through regular field inspections, you will ensure proper timber harvesting, sorting, merchandising, and delivery practices, verify compliance with delivered wood and stumpage sale agreements, and ...

Rayonier, Inc.

Harvesting Forester

Conway, AR · On-site

Through regular field inspections, you will ensure proper timber harvesting, sorting, merchandising, and delivery practices, verify compliance with delivered wood and stumpage sale agreements, and ...

Chloeta

Timber Specialist

Asheville, NC · On-site

Coordinate logging plans, road construction, and timber harvesting activities * Review and verify project prerequisites (deposits, schedules, permits, and plans) * Maintain accurate project records ...

LUMA

LANDS TIMBER MEASUREMENT SPEC SR.

Sandpoint, ID · On-site

$23.80/hr

Serves as scaling expert for all IDL timber harvesting operations within operating area * Use handheld data recorder to transfer data to personal computer and provides training and basic repair for ...

Restoration Forest Products

Senior Forester

Bellemont, AZ · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Strong knowledge of timber harvesting operations, silviculture, log scaling, and USFS regulations. * Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships. * Ability to interpret and ...

Robinson Enterprises

LOGGING JOBS

Nevada City, CA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Knowledge of logging systems, layouts, and timber harvesting practices. * Familiarity with heavy equipment safety standards. * First Aid/CPR certification are a plus. Benefits: * $30-$35 per hour ...

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How much do timber harvesting jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for timber harvesting 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Timber Harvesting position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Timber Harvesting, you need physical stamina, a basic understanding of forestry operations, mechanical aptitude, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with chainsaws, feller bunchers, skidders, and safety certifications such as OSHA or CPR is often required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and reliable communication skills are key soft skills for success in this physically demanding and team-oriented field. Mastery of these abilities ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable timber extraction while adhering to environmental and regulatory standards.

What are the typical work conditions and daily responsibilities for someone working in Timber Harvesting?

Timber Harvesting professionals typically work outdoors in various weather conditions, often in remote or forested locations, and are routinely engaged in physically demanding activities like cutting, loading, and transporting logs. Daily tasks include operating heavy machinery, maintaining equipment, assessing timber quality, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Teamwork is essential, as harvesters coordinate with foresters, truck drivers, and crew supervisors to complete jobs efficiently. The schedule may involve early mornings and long hours, especially during peak harvest seasons. Applicants should be prepared for hands-on, collaborative work in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.

What is a Timber Harvesting job?

A Timber Harvesting job involves cutting, processing, and transporting trees for commercial use while following environmental and safety regulations. Workers use specialized equipment such as chainsaws, skidders, and harvesters to fell trees and prepare them for transport. The job may include tasks like assessing forest conditions, selecting trees for harvest, and ensuring sustainability practices. Timber harvesters often work outdoors in physically demanding conditions and may collaborate with forestry professionals, landowners, and logging companies.

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Infographic showing various Timber Harvesting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,544 per year, or $20 per hour.

Harvesting Forester

Rayonier

Conway, AR

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Company Overview:

Come grow with us!We areOneRayonier, a team that works together to create value by prioritizing safety, challenging the status quo, giving back to our communities, and driving innovation through continuous learning.With nearly 100 years of experience, we're still discovering new ways to make lives better with our trees, our land, and - our most important resource - ourpeople.

At Rayonier, we strive to create an employee experience where you feel valued and proud to be part of our team. We foster a respectful, inclusive and collaborative environment that celebrates your unique talents and perspectives.Experience the Rayonier difference: We're big enough to offer exciting career paths, but small enough for you to know your colleagues by name.Come join a team that empowers you to make a difference!

Rayonier is seeking a Harvesting Forester to support the execution and financial optimization of our harvesting operations in the Conway, Arkansas region. Designed for an established forestry professional with progressive experience in land management, this role requires a strong track record in harvesting and forest operations administration. You will collaborate closely with the district forestry team to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable timber production.

Reporting directly to the District Manager, you will provide the operational expertise needed to implement tactical harvest plans, manage harvesting budgets and forecasts, and lead field-level contract administration. Accountable for maintaining compliance with environmental, legal, and company standards, you will oversee contractor relationships while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Through regular field inspections, you will ensure proper timber harvesting, sorting, merchandising, and delivery practices, verify compliance with delivered wood and stumpage sale agreements, and support the maximization of timber value and revenue.

How You Will Contribute

Strategic Harvest Planning & Execution: Analyze long-term, strategic harvest plans for operability, volume, and accessibility. Assist in prioritizing harvest units, developing annual harvest budgets, and implementing site-specific harvesting prescriptions designed to maximize financial returns.

Operational Excellence & Value Maximization: Strive to achieve operational excellence through process optimization, continuous improvement, and enhanced productivity by incorporating the latest decision tools. You will ensure effective resource allocation across personnel, equipment, and budgets to reduce costs while maximizing productivity and district revenue. Additionally, you will leverage advanced technology and innovative approaches to continuously optimize field operations.

Contractor Management & Relations: Oversee the contract process to ensure strict compliance with all legal and company standards while managing regular communication and building strong relationships with contractors. You will assess contractor capabilities to identify areas for training and development, while proactively identifying and mitigating contractor capacity risks. Additionally, you will identify operational cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or productivity.

Financial Management: Monitor operational costs against monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts; prepare comprehensive variance reports for leadership.

Stewardship & Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain excellent working relationships with adjacent landowners, contractors, regulatory agencies, and public agencies.

Safety & Sustainability: Embrace and promote Rayonier's safety culture by maintaining a safe work environment for all company personnel, contractors, and field stakeholders. Additionally, ensure that all operational strategies and actions are fully aligned with and actively support the company's sustainability commitments, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship goals.

What You Bring to the Team

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field (or equivalent experience in forestry operations). A graduate degree in Forestry or Business is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in land management, with a track record in harvesting and forest operations administration.

Operational Expertise: Strong understanding of market driven log and pulpwood demand, sustainable forestry practices, safety procedures and environmental compliance.

Technical and Business Acumen: Experience navigating financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control systems. Proficient in leveraging technology, including GIS applications and forest inventory tools, to drive field efficiency.

Relationship Management: Proven ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

If you thrive at the intersection of operational excellence, collaboration, and contractor management and want to drive sustainable timber production, we want to hear from you.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

This role is physically active, requiring regular movement throughout the day with varied tasks split between an office setting and outdoor environments. Office work involves utilizing computers and standard office equipment, alongside regular travel to field locations or industry events. Outdoor responsibilities require extensive walking, hiking, and traversing diverse landscapes-such as uneven ground, slopes, wetlands, and dense vegetation-while maintaining stability, climbing over obstacles, and occasionally working in precarious positions. Candidates must be able to spend extended periods standing, bending, lifting, and working outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, wind, and precipitation.

What We Offer

  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, identity theft protection, and paid parental and caregiver leave. We also offer a health savings account, a dependent care spending account, and an employee assistance plan. We provide wellness reimbursements, employee discount programs, annual health screenings, wellness incentives, wellness seminars, and financial counseling and planning tools.
  • Our 401(k) retirement savings plan includes company matching contributions (60% match on the first 6% of base and bonus deferrals) as well as a 3% enhanced retirement contribution that does not require an employee contribution.
  • We recognize the importance of work-life integration and offer flexible work schedules and hybrid work from home options (for most positions), along with a minimum of three weeks paid vacation, five paid personal days, 11 paid holidays and paid sick leave each year.
  • We provide a comprehensive employee development program which provides career planning tools and resources, mentoring program, leadership development, training programs and an 80% tuition reimbursement.

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