Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC

Build and maintain relationships with architectural and construction professionals to promote redwood products through in-person outreach and presentations in Southern California. | Bachelor's degree preferred, 3-5 years related sales or business development experience, knowledge of architectural products and building codes, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel extensively. | This is a remote, home-based position; however the employee will work primarily in the field conducting in-person outreach to employers and community partners, including traveling to company sites and conducting face-to-face engagement to build and maintain relationships. The ideal candidate will reside in the Southern California area (i.e.; Los Angeles, Irvine, Long Beach) as the primary work territory will encompass Southern California with an expectation of approximately 85% of out-of-office work. The Redwood Ambassador will engage with the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction community to increase awareness and specification of the Mendocino Companies’ product lines with special emphasis on redwood decking, paneling, siding, and timbers. The ideal candidate will focus on outreach to architects, landscape architects, interior designers, engineers, general contractors and will respond to incoming inquiries and technical questions, provide subject matter presentations and product samples, and participate in outreach events. Key Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Identify and establish strong relationships with architects, landscape architects, interior designers, engineers, general contractors, and other purchase specifiers to promote the specification of redwood decking, paneling, siding, and timbers in their projects, which may be located outside of Southern California • Become a trusted resource and develop superior relationships with specifier communities • Display and demonstrate products using samples, catalogs, product knowledge presentations, or continuing education presentations. Emphasize unique product features and benefits. Compare and contrast with competitors’ products • Travel throughout Southern California to assist company Sales Managers and Product Line Managers with sales and product inquiries • Become a member of (if not already) and actively participate with professional industry organizations including, but not limited to, American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and California Building Industry Association (CBIA) • Routinely attend trade shows and other building industry events including luncheons, networking mixers, and dinner meetings to represent the company’s redwood product offerings • Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership • Convert technical inquiries into specification opportunities • Successfully manage and overcome customer objections • Maintain product knowledge to effectively present entire portfolio of products to specifiers • Assist with new product launches as needed • Monitor market conditions, product innovations, competitors’ products, and pricing strategies and provide feedback to management on market trends and new developments • Maintain detailed records of weekly activities, specifier interactions, and project information at all times • Maintain expenses in accordance with company policy, as well as current at all times • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends or a flexible schedule based upon the timing of in-person events Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred but not required • Minimum of three (3) years related experience and/or training or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred • Experience in business development, sales, marketing or equivalent field • Knowledge of architectural products and materials • Technical understanding of building design, construction processes, and building codes and standards • Working knowledge of the lumber industry preferred • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint • Engaging presenter for both in-person and virtual training formats • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships • Ability to collaborate and coordinate with internal organization colleagues • Must maintain and carry a valid driver’s license and remain eligible and capable of operating vehicles in accordance with company policy guidelines We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.

Operate banding machinery to prepare lumber units for shipment safely and efficiently. | High school diploma or GED, 2-5 years sawmill experience, ability to read and follow instructions, and physical ability to perform manual labor. | Overview Bander Operator Needed! Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC (HSC) is looking for a Bander Operator to join our Team in Scotia, CA. This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $23.87 and includes full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and life insurance. The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant. Responsibilities The Bander Operator runs the transfers to the Bands. Aligns units in preparation to Band units and prepare for shipping in a safe productive manner. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Runs the transfers to the Bands. • Aligns units in preparation to Band units. • Bands lumber for shipment according to Company specifications. • Places spacers and corner protectors on lumber units. • May drive forklift to replenish sticking and banding supplies. • All other duties as assigned. Qualifications • High school diploma or general education degree (GED). • Two to five years related sawmill experience and/or training preferred. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to read and understand instructions and memos. • Ability to write simple sentences. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Basic algebra and geometry. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; and reach with hands and arms. • The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate tools, equipment, and controls, and perform repetitive motions such as gripping. • The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, especially when performing maintenance on equipment located in tight or low-clearance spaces. (may need to be specific to each role) • The employee is occasionally required to sit or stand and maintain balance, particularly when working on elevated platforms or accessing machinery at height. • The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, either independently or with assistance or mechanical lifting devices. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision (e.g., inspecting machine components); Distance vision (e.g., monitoring operations); Color vision (e.g., identifying wire colors and indicator lights); Peripheral vision; Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus • The employee is occasionally required to detect odors, such as smoke, gas, or burning materials, which may indicate safety hazards. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Wh ile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration from machinery such as saws, conveyors, and hydraulic systems. • The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, including sawdust, lubricants, fumes, and welding smoke. • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, as well as high, precarious places including catwalks, scaffolding, and elevated work areas. • The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility. • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas. • The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated b company polic y and OSHA Standards, which may include: Safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, steel-toe safety footwear, hard hats, and respiratory protection if necessary. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.