King Mountain Forestry, LLC

08/11/2023

Immediate opening:
Whispering Pines Pole Company is searching for an outdoors-loving person to learn to operate their proprietary peeling equipment, among other poleyard tasks. Pay scale $15-$25+ with benefits, DOE and demonstrated aptitude.

Site location is in Racetrack. Hours can be negotiated or flexed somewhat, but full-time, Monday-Friday, is preferred. This role requires concentration, developing an understanding of product inventory, quick decision making, and attention to safety protocols and machinery controls. The operator should be comfortable with standing, walking, lifting, and bending.

Send resumes and references to Kate Wehr, HR manager, at the King Mountain Forestry, LLC office by emailing [email protected] or faxing to 406-299-9803. If you would like to be accommodated by phone, please call Forest at 406-544-7213 and leave a message (verifiable references and work history will be required).

Please, no Facebook messages or personal DMs—they are often overlooked or lost in spam.

07/10/2017

Due to an early fire season, King Mountain Forestry is seeking temporary summer help. Potential for transition to a full-time role. The right candidate will be able to perform hand labor and use a chainsaw safely and efficiently. All roles require outdoor work in varied conditions and terrain. An ideal candidate will be able to operate or learn to operate a skidder. Applicants must be at least 18 with valid drivers license. Possession of a current red or yellow card, previous firefighting experience, first aid/CPR, CDL, and other related skills are not required but will be considered--please note them on your resume.

Starting pay $13-$18/hr, DOE. This is an entry-level, temp role at this time. College students and recent graduates welcome.

References required. Please submit at least 3 references, with contact information, to [email protected] or fax to 406-299-9803. Please note any relevant experience or skills in a brief cover letter or attach your resume.

Questions may be submitted to the posted e-mail address. For more information, visit www.kmforestry.com.

Cross-posted.

King Mountain Forestry, LLC, is a Montana logging company offering timbered property management solutions and mulching services.

06/28/2016

SEASONAL opening on the King Mountain Forestry logging crew! We're looking for a recent grad, college student, or somebody interested in seasonal employment to help us out during the busy summer months. This role has potential to advance to full-time hire for the right applicant.

Our Deer Lodge timber company is looking for an all-around hand to assist with hand labor and mechanical tasks who is capable of learning a skidder operator role. Must be at least 18 with valid drivers license and eligible to work on federal job sites (no travel restrictions). Must be able to keep up with busy crew after a reasonable training period.

All KMF operators assist in maintaining their own equipment and will be expected to help others if other tasks need to be completed or a machine is down. Industry experience helpful but not required. Must be prepared to pass a physical and complete any required safety or site-specific training. Drug-free workplace.
Pay negotiable, starting $13-$20 hourly DOE. Carpool or travel assistance may be available. Active and upcoming job sites around southwestern Montana. Must be full time. E-mail resumes and optional cover letter to [email protected] or fax hard copy to 406-299-9803.

06/27/2016

Congratulations to Forest on completing the Montana Logging Association's Accredited Logging Professional (ALP) program. This is a series of continuing industry education courses for forestry experts, including first aid, workplace safety, forest stewardship and other training updates. With ALP status, Forest has added significant classroom time to his many years of experience in the woods.

06/07/2016

Immediate opening on the King Mountain Forestry logging crew.
Family-run Deer Lodge timber company is looking to fill a skidder operator (grapple skidder) position. Applicants interested in running delimber (slide boom) may also be considered. Must be at least 18 with valid drivers license and eligible to work on federal job sites (no travel restrictions). Must be able to keep up with busy crew after a reasonable training period.

All KMF operators assist in maintaining their own equipment and will be expected to help others if other tasks need to be completed or a machine is down. Industry experience helpful but not required. Must be prepared to pass a physical and complete any required safety or site-specific training. Drug-free workplace.

Pay negotiable, starting $13-$20 hourly DOE. Carpool or travel assistance may be available. Active and upcoming job sites around southwestern Montana. Must be full time. E-mail resumes and optional cover letter to [email protected] or fax hard copy to 406-299-9803.

05/22/2016

We met one of our senators and gave the Missoulian a millennial perspective on the future of the timber industry yesterday.
http://missoulian.com/news/local/sen-daines-management-reform-essential-to-bring-montana-forests-back/article_20259894-a204-590a-9722-58b505fe2e15.html

Forty years after the Montana Logging Association was founded, the group met Saturday morning to look at an industry in limbo and what needs to change so it will thrive.

03/07/2016

Reposting 3/7/16 to correct a broken link.

Now hiring: we are looking for an enthusiastic worker to help us with hand labor for the next few months. Advancement potential to a heavy equipment operator position within the year for the right candidate. Please apply at www.kmforestry.com. Click on "logging and mulching jobs" to submit your resume.

You may e-mail [email protected] with questions. Please do not use Facebook private messages. Thanks!

02/13/2016

That's a lot of land in one company's hands! Glad to hear they'll be preserving public access.

Some jobs will leave the state, but all its land holdings in Montana will remain open to public use. 

02/09/2016

Now taking appointments for new 2016 and 2017 clients. Schedule your free consultation today!

09/17/2015

We're pleased to report that the King Mountain Forestry fire crew has returned home! The team successfully completed its firefighting assignment in Idaho and is heading back to the woods.