Harvesting Forester

Home About Us Forestry Communities Carbon Credits Documents Buy from us News Careers Contact Us closeHarvesting ForesterForm Ghana Limited, a leading forest plantation company established in 2007, manages 20,000 hectares, including over 12,000 hectares of teak and indigenous trees plantations, along with natural conservation areas. Form Ghana Limited seeks a proactive and dynamic Harvesting Forester for our Harvesting Department.Job Title: Harvesting ForesterJob Grade: C3Job Type: Full TimeJob Location: Berekum, Bono Region, GhanaEligibilityMinimum BSc. Forestry/Natural Resources Management.At least 5 years of working experience in timber harvesting operations.Must have a National Service Certificate.Must have a valid driver’s license, Class A.Ability to ride a motorbike to places assigned for duties.Key CompetenciesGood knowledge of FSC requirements.Ability to assess situations and be decisive.Be innovative and pay attention to detail.Have integrity and a passion for work, excellence and success.Strong leadership and management skills.Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.Be accountable, able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.Must have knowledge of health and safety in harvesting operations.Focused on achieving results, both as a leader and a team player.Proficiency in computer literacy (MS Office Suite)Job ResponsibilitiesThe Harvesting Forester is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives and targets of all harvesting operations safely and efficiently.The specific roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop Operational Harvesting Plans (OHP) including hazard identification and risk assessments to meet safety, productivity, environmental, social and quality standards.Develop harvesting schedules and /or phasing to proactively identify blocks/ compartments to be harvested.Identify all factors in the block/compartment that are likely to affect safe and efficient harvesting operations, propose and implement mitigation measures.Diligently ensure harvesting operations are carried out according to plan.Conduct continuous monitoring of the harvesting operations to ensure adherence to safety and FSC requirements.Ensure that the harvesting team is informed about harvesting plans and operations.Ensure that production targets are achieved effectively and efficiently.Ensure that harvesting machines (skidders, tractors, loggers, chainsaws, etc.) are maintained and managed effectively and efficiently to enhance mechanical uptime and productivity.Do spot checks to ensure production figures and reports submitted by the harvesting supervisors are accurate.Conduct checks after harvesting and ensure harvested blocks and compartments are systematically closed without any non-compliance.Mobilise, manage, motivate, and discipline workers according to company policies and procedures.Respond to essential information among harvesting team members.Diligently and accurately submit reports to the Harvesting and Technical Manager as per below:Weekly reports on production and monitoring of targets versus actual, safety compliance and quality of the operation. State all deviations and actions taken to address them in the report.Monthly report.Perform any other duties that are assigned within your competence and capabilities.Clearly state the position you are applying for in the title of your application, e-mail or envelope.Form Ghana Limited is an equal opportunity employer women are encouraged to apply for this position.Send your application + up to date CV + soft copies of relevant certificates to hr@formghana.org.Hand deliver to Form Ghana’s Sunyani, Berekum or Akumadan plantation offices,Post to: The Human Resource and Development Manager, Form Ghana Limited, P.O Box SYI 211, SunyaniDEADLINE: 15th November 2024 at 12 noon.NOTE: Applicants who do not hear from us before 22 November 2024 were not selected.ApplyFirst Name *Last NameEmail AddressPhoneDate of birthMonthSelect month123456789101112SelectDaySelect day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031SelectYearSelect Year2125212421232122212121202119211821172116211521142113211221112110210921082107210621052104210321022101210020992098209720962095209420932092209120902089208820872086208520842083208220812080207920782077207620752074207320722071207020692068206720662065206420632062206120602059205820572056205520542053205220512050204920482047204620452044204320422041204020392038203720362035203420332032203120302029202820272026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619252025Short bio / introductionUpload file(s)Drag and Drop (or) Choose FilesUpload your Application letter, Copy of driver's license and CV ResumeConsent *Yes, I agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.Do you want to join our team?At Form Ghana we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. 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