Employment

Date Needed

March, 2012

Job Purpose

Supervise Korbel Planer activities for the assigned planer crew (day shift or swing shift) in a high speed, high production very modern planing mill facility. Assure that safety goals, lumber production volumes, quality standards, and budgeted production costs are met. Assure the right product is produced on specification, while minimizing process loss, lead-time, inventories and related costs. Help to assure manufacturing process is cost effective, lumber surfacing is done in an efficient and effective manner.

Essential Functions:

Partial list: (Complete listing available upon request)

• Assure a safe operating environment by planning, implementing, directing and auditing the planer crew performance to ensure an effective safety process, which is proactive and results-oriented and has significant employee involvement (safety observation process). Investigate injury accidents and take necessary remedial actions.
• Build an effective, high performing team, and maintain open communication among all employees, resolving employee problems quickly and in an equal and consistent manner.
• Provide direction for hourly employees to maximize lumber production, quality, and grade and volume recovery.
• Assist the Lumber Manufacturing Superintendent in developing annual operating plans and budgets relative to plan expectations.
• Communicate and help prioritize maintenance needs of planers.
• Together with other Supervisors, participate in the interviewing, hiring, orientation and training of new employees and up grading of existing employee skills, with emphasis on teaching safe work practice and job skills. (Lockout / Blockout Spot Checks.)

Required Qualifications:

Technical

• Good personal computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Operating system.
• Five or more years of experience in the lumber/timber industry, 2 to 3 years in a modern high speed planing mill including knowledge of lumber terminology, safety, lumber grades, and quality control.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage an hourly workforce.

Interpersonal/Management

• Proven leadership, verbal, and written communication skills and perform job duties in a manner that is consistent with current management and employee practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Perform work within time constraints for payroll, product scheduling and related duties.
• Must be dependable, self-starter, show initiative and be flexible when leading/handling change.
• Must work well under pressure and work overtime as required.
• Ability to schedule and organize own work as well as supervise others.
• Ability to work as a team member and execute company policies and procedures as necessary.
• Must be able to clearly communicate performance expectations and accountabilities to all employees.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiar with working in a union environment and application of contract language.
• Computer skills with MS Office software and production related technology and software.
• Knowledge of the hourly payroll rules and procedures.
• Familiar with the Redwood Lumber grading and surfacing.
• AA degree or higher.

A copy of the physical and mental requirements for this position is available from the local Human Resources Manager.

Applications accepted through Friday, March 2, 2012
Interviews will be scheduled and offers will be made to qualified applicants as they are identified

Please send a cover letter and your Resume to:
Debbie Miller
PO Box 1089, Arcata, CA 95518
Via email at dmiller@calredco.com
Or fax 707.268.3047

Date Needed

March, 2012

Responsibilities

This position supervises road maintenance, construction, rocking, improvements, and decommissioning activities of the Korbel Operations program to assure annual and long term goals are achieved in a safe, cost effective manner consistent with Company road standards, the California Forest Practice Rules, Timber Harvest Plans, California Fish & Game Stream Alteration Permits, Green Diamond AHCP and other applicable State and Federal regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Safety - Responsible for assuring a safe workplace. Supports Injury & Illness Prevention Program by implementing peer safety observations, spot checks, safety meetings, JSA reviews, near-miss reports, and accident investigations. Company roads are maintained to facilitate safe transportation of people and products.
• Supervision- Incumbent is responsible for directing the work of 10 company employees during the summer season. Incumbent must understand and implement “Working Agreement” between Green Diamond Resource Company and IAM Woodworkers (the union) and solve moderately complex issues using judgment within broadly defined policies and practices. With Human Resources, assure competent and adequate staffing through the hiring process. Provide training as needed.
• Contract Administration- Responsible for the administration and coordination of eight to ten contractors that provide dump trucks, water trucks, graders, excavators, and dozers to support road rocking, construction, improvements and maintenance operations. Achieve agreements and goals through flexibility and compromise with peers, customers/vendors, contractors and managers or regulators.
• Road Maintenance, Construction, Improvements- Responsible for logging the right-of -way, constructing, and improving roads to support logging operations. Responsible for installing erosion control structures on all seasonal roads as required and for the installation and removal of temporary watercourse crossings on existing road systems. Must have strong communication skills to coordinate with company logging supervisors and logging contractors to ensure that roads are available for log hauling as scheduled. During the winter, the Incumbent supervises employees in maintenance activities to support winter log hauling, prevent storm damage to company roads, and minimize the introduction of sediment into watercourses from company roads.
• Road Stabilization- Responsible for coordinating road stabilization for active haul roads during the summer months. Road watering is accomplished with four company and six contract water trucks. Responsible for scheduling all grading operations, conducted with company and contract graders. Responsible for scheduling and applying lignin to approximately 25 miles of road per year.
• Road Rocking- Responsible for supervising company and contract road rocking capacity. During the summer months, approximately 10 dump trucks are utilized to rock 5 to 10 miles of road per year. May administer a rock crushing contractor that crushes between 100,000 and 140,000 cubic yards of rock per year.
• Quality- Assures all road work meets Green Diamond Resource Company standards, THP requirements, AHCP standards, Forest Practice Act standards and standards established in other agreements. These standards have been changing and require the incumbent to adapt road construction techniques to comply with increasing higher standards.
• People Practices- Must exhibit strong leadership skills and the ability to work closely with a diverse group of individuals. He/she will supervise company employees and direct the activities of numerous contractors. In order to accomplish road department goals the individual will need to work closely with company supervisors, foresters, biologists, technical contractors, vendors, neighbors, and agency personnel.
• Cost Control-Assures projects are accomplished at the least cost while achieving timing and quality requirements. Planning and scheduling must be re-evaluated frequently during the summer operating season.
• Equipment- During the height of the operating season the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the activities of up to 30 pieces of equipment. Capabilities and limitations of heavy equipment must be understood to assure maximum productivity.
• Documentation- Responsible for keeping clear accurate records of safety elements, culvert inventories, road maintenance inspections, and bridge inspections, as well as copies of permits on all active project sites.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3 – 5 years increasingly responsible experience in road layout, design, maintenance or construction.
• Extensive knowledge of the California Forest Practice Rules.
• Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, motivate and lead others.
• Ability to work long days during production season.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must possess valid California Driver’s license.
• Computer skills in Word and Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Equipment operating and maintenance experience.
• Proven supervisory experience.
• California Registered Professional Forester.

Interpersonal Management Skills Required

• Effective and professional relationships with co-workers within immediate work group, outside the immediate department, and with key contacts outside the company.
• Effective and productive communications skills; speaks well, communicates ideas clearly. Writes well, clearly and concisely. Is approachable and open to discussion.
• Conducts self in a professional manner at all times. Treats others with respect at all times. Does not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnic background, or national origin. Shares knowledge with others and participates in mentoring.
• Manages multiple priorities professionally with minimum disruption to others. Organized and proactively manages environment. Responds to unexpected challenges successfully without losing track of daily responsibilities. Prioritizes workload in order of importance. Reliably follows through with job assignments.
• Learns, applies and retains new methods and information. Creative in solving problems. Exhibits a “can do” attitude with a positive approach to challenges. Views obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow.
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills in order to supervise their staff or crew. These skills include, but are not limited to ensure and authorize accurate time keeping, lead a staff or crew with a focus on safety and goal achievement, and Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

EMPLOYER PAID PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED.

Salary

TBD - Commensurate with experience. Full benefit package including Medical/Dental/Life, 401(k) with company matching contribution; incentive plan; Vacation/Sick/Holiday; Fitness/Tuition Reimbursement

Applications accepted through Monday, March 12, 2012
Interviews will be scheduled and offers will be made to qualified applicants as they are identified

Please send a cover letter and your Resume to:
Lisa Zambas
PO Box 68, Korbel, CA 95550
Via email at: lzambas@greendiamond.com
Phone: 707-668-3781
Or Fax: 707-668-3782

Date Needed

March, 2012

Work Hours

40 hours. Some overtime work may be available. Work may be influenced by extreme weather conditions and will be scheduled as needed.

Job Purpose

Operate equipment necessary to the building, rocking, upgrading, and maintaining of harvest access roads.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a current commercial driver’s license with medical card.
• Must be a qualified truck driver plus be able to operate one or more additional pieces of equipment – Grader, Front End Loader, Gradall, Back Hoe, Excavator or Tractor.
• Must have a good attitude and safety record.
• Must be able to safely operate a power saw.
• Must comply with all established safety requirements.
• Must be alert to potential hazards and respond appropriately.
• Must be comfortable hauling heavy loads on steep forest roads.
• Must be experienced in road building, culvert installation, and or road maintenance.
• Maintains punctual and regular attendance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of combined experience as a truck driver and operating one or more additional pieces of equipment – Grader, Front End Loader, Gradall, Back Hoe, Excavator or Tractor.
• Experience operating equipment on logging roads or on rough terrain.

Pay Rate

$21.34 per hour

EMPLOYER PAID PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL AND DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED

Physical Requirements may be requested from the Human Resources Department using contact below.

Applications accepted through Friday, March 9, 2012
Interviews will be scheduled and offers will be made to qualified applicants as they are identified

Applications and/or cover letter and your Resume can be received by:
Lisa Zambas
Green Diamond Resource Company
5151 Hwy 101 North – (Brainard Yard)
Via email at: lzambas@greendiamond.com
Or call 707-668-3781