At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. At Weyerhaeuser, we are always looking for people who can contribute, grow, think, and create! Our associates are the real reason we have been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest timberland companies and manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world.
Western Production Forestry is responsible for developing technology that spans the entire life cycle of Douglas-fir from seedlings grown in nurseries to harvest. This position will gain experience primarily in silviculture but will also provide exposure to nursery science and forest health. There will also be opportunities to participate in our Tree Improvement and our Environmental Research (Terrestrial and Aquatic) Programs’ field data collection across the Pacific Northwest. This position will focus on applied research methods, data collection, and data analysis across several key field studies in Oregon and Washington.
Qualifications
- Completed at least 1 year of college.
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Capacity to work both independently and as a team player adhering to all the safety expectations.
- Have an interest in hands-on work in an outdoor environment.
- Demonstrable skills in computer applications as they relate to the discipline.
- Ability to relate, understand and implement the applicable regulatory laws into the assignment.
- Willing to be assigned to any location within Oregon and Washington, often in rural areas.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Willingness and ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background checks.
Compensation: We are targeting a pay range of $17 – $23.50 per hour based on class standing and major.
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we’ve been taking care of forests to make life better.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.