Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
On-site training, knowledge of production and processing
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as logs, lumber, veneer, paper, flooring, furniture and cabinet components.
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First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers
On-site training
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.
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Forest & Conservation Technicians
On-site training
Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts, under the direction of foresters; or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation, fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
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Forest & Conservation Workers
On-site training
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
On-site training
Operate or tend heating equipment to properly reduce the moisture content of lumber without causing additional defect to the lumber.
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
On-site training
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
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Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers, Hand
On-site training
Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
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Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders, Except Sawing
On-site training
Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate CNC equipment.
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Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks
On-site training
Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products.
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
On-site training
Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
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Log Graders & Scalers
On-site training
Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.
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Machine Feeders & Offbearers
On-site training
Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate CNC equipment. Includes lead sawyers.
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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
On-site training
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
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Furniture Finishers
On-site training
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
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Cabinetmakers & Bench Carpenters
On-site training
Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.
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Foresters
Bachelor's Degree
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
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Logger
Specialized Training
Pennsylvania’s professional timber harvesting workforce serves an essential role in ensuring the sustainability of our state’s forest resources. Each day they operate as the boots on the ground, carrying out the critical management activities that sustain our forests and supply our forest products industry. There is no other link in the wood fiber supply chain that has as much of a direct impact on the management of our state’s forests. As such, timber harvesters in Pennsylvania are vital stewards of our forestlands.
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Environmental Educator
High School Diploma | College Degree
Environmental educators are responsible for teaching students about the environment and how to protect it. They may focus on a variety of topics, including ecology, conservation, wildlife management, sustainable forestry, carbon sequestration, natural resource careers or other related subjects. Environmental educators often work in schools or other educational institutions, but they may also be employed by government agencies or nonprofit organizations. Regardless of where they work, their job is to educate others about environmental issues and inspire them to take action to help preserve our planet’s natural resources.
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Industry Association and State Agency Positions
High School Diploma | College Degree
State Agency and Industry Association positions are professionals that work together to promote, advocate, and educate about the forest products industry. This work includes initiatives for the interest of the wood products industry. This work is collaborative and involves meetings, attending events, and giving presentations.
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Domestic and International Sales
High School Diploma
Sales staff are responsible for finding new sources of sales opportunities. Maintaining good relations with existing customers is very important as this will sustain a company through difficult economic times. Relationship building is a critical skill set for a sales team member, and the ability to work as a team and in support of one another is critical.
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Office / Management Staff
High School Diploma
Work under the general supervision of the manager with emphasis on administration of programs and will require a working knowledge of all company/agency operations. This work will include bookkeeping, payroll, secretarial, financial, and reception activities of the office. This position is expected to work with and communicate tactfully with the public daily and to work with federal, state, and local governmental agencies. This position requires professionalism, computer skills, record keeping, bookkeeping, organizational skills, accountability, and excellent human relations skills. This position will also work closely with other staff members and directors.
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