Call Us Now: 1-800-WE-MULCH CAREERS Work for a company whose quality and reliability are second to none. Careers at Eastern Shore Forest Products are more than just a job. We believe in promoting from within, rewarding hard work, and balancing home and work life. We not only want to provide exemplary service to our customers, but to our work family as well. We strive to maintain a diverse team where everyone can thrive. Fill Out an Application Now CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR Location: Salisbury, MD / Pocomoke City, MD Recent and planned expansions have created a need for an electrical supervisor for our Maryland locations. This position offers advancement opportunities as a successful candidate becomes more familiar with our systems and proves their abilities. The primary role of the Electrical Supervisor is to perform electrical and mechanical work to include preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, troubleshooting and diagnostics, adjustments, and emergency breakdowns. This includes installing, maintaining, documenting and repair of PLC and control systems as well as fabricating conduit and rebuilding electrical equipment. The position has primary responsibility of oversight of both contractors and plant personnel. Essential Duties: • Manage electrical, control and instrumentation systems at our plants to improve efficiencies, safety and ultimately reduce cost. • Chief trouble shooter • Disseminate technical knowledge to hourly staff and contractors to enhance the technical and troubleshooting skills of the personnel • Lead safety-related inspections and training to enhance and promote the safety culture. • Assist in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime due to equipment failure. • Oversee programming of in-house robotics and automated production and packaging machinery. • Oversee a variety of electrical construction and improvement projects. • Verify equipment requiring calibration is currently calibrated; ensure production trouble calls are answered in a timely manner, problems are corrected, and equipment downtime minimized. • Schedule and oversee on call electricians for a 24/7 operation Required Skills and Experience: • Five plus years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems • Broad maintenance experience in an industrial environment • Prior proven experience as a supervisor and leader • Demonstrative safety leadership with knowledge of safety procedures • Knowledge of electrical and fire codes • High awareness of quality control practices • Experienced in the use of preventative maintenance systems to reduce unscheduled downtime • Experienced in troubleshooting methods to ensure that uptime, production volume, and quality targets are met • Can effectively use training resources to maximize technical skills • Very good team building and motivational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Preferred Requirements: • An associate degree or higher in Engineering or Industrial electronics or a related field would be a plus • The preferred candidate will have hands-on electrical knowledge in a plant environment including knowledge of National Electrical Codes and OSHA, AC VFDs, medium voltage equipment, and programming/troubleshooting PLCs • Knowledge in SCADA Systems PLANT ELECTRICIAN Location: Salisbury, MD / Pocomoke City, MD Recent and planned expansions have created a need for plant electricians at our Maryland locations. This position offers advancement opportunities as a successful candidate becomes more familiar with our systems and proves their abilities. The primary role of the Plant Electrician is to perform electrical and mechanical work to include preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, troubleshooting and diagnostics, adjustments, and emergency breakdowns. This includes installing, maintaining, documenting and repair of PLC and control systems as well as fabricating conduit and rebuilding electrical equipment. This position must be able to work a flexible schedule to support 24-hour production operations and reports directly to the Plant Manager. Essential Duties: • Trouble shoot and repair electrical/mechanical breakdowns • Responds to emergency breakdowns when on call to ensure operations continues on a 24 hour day basis. • Performs all equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulations lockout-tagout and company safety/procedure guidelines. • Reads, interprets, and understands manufacturer equipment manuals and electronic and electrical schematic diagrams. • Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; recommend replacement when necessary. • Perform electrical equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting on all process equipment and make repairs. • Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment. • Install or modify electrical equipment including basic design of circuitry. • Troubleshoot PLC equipment including capability to perform basic programming modification. • Perform all work within the safety guidelines established by local state, and federal agencies as well as company policies. Requirements of a Plant Electrician: • 3+ years of electrical experience with 3 phase electrical systems • Valid State Drivers License • Strong math, analytical and communication skills • Strong knowledge of standard computer software and Industrial controls / Electronics / Instrumentation • Knowledgeable on and follows National Electrical Code (NEC). Experience Desired: 5+ years of electrical experience + Industrial Electronics / Instrumentation + PLC programming experience Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements: Candidate must be able to move freely throughout the facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 – 100′), carrying tools and equipment (0-100 pounds), exposure to high temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 – 100%) and noise (50db to 100db). GROUNDSKEEPER Location: Maryland/Delaware Responsibilities: Follow all safety guidelines for the operation of equipment and chemicals Daily lawn care to include watering, weeding raking and blowing leaves Water, seed, mow, plant and till the lawn, shrubbery and pots as needed Perform snow removal with shovel and other equipment, as needed Regular custodial work such as debris on walkways and disposing of it in the proper containers Perform preventative maintenance on indoor and outdoor facilities Requirements: Ability to pass a background check 2 years of experience in lawn care or snow removal, preferred Available to work between 6 am to 5 pm with reliable transportation Able to operate a variety of equipment and tools and lift 20-30 lbs Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of temperatures Extensive periods of sitting, standing and bending down during shift Able to understand verbal directions and execute with minimal supervision FORKLIFT OPERATOR Location: Federalsburg, MD Our ideal candidate will have a great work ethic and have at least 2 years of forklift experience in a fast paced environment. Job Duties: Move product between floor, warehouses, and/or tables Responsible for assisting in loading and unloading trucks When needed may be responsible for stacking and wrapping bundles/pallets May be responsible for ensuring production materials are sorted, verified and supplied to appropriate work stations or staging areas, as required to meet production schedule Requirements: Ability to stand/walk up to 1-2 miles daily and lift up to 50 lbs; push/pull up to 30-50 lbs frequently Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for at least 12 hours a day Experience & Skills: Production and/or warehouse experience preferred Shipping/receiving experience preferred Forklift experience required – 2 years Excellent attitude and high integrity Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail WOOD PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Location: Maryland / Delaware The person in this position would specialize in working with private landowners to secure an adequate supply of timber for local Eastern Shore Forest Products mills. The need for this person is defined by, first, the continual need for timber that can be logged during wet times, and, second, by the fact that within 45 miles of Salisbury there are 145,000 acres of 21-60 year-old pine stands on private lands. The position is “hands on” and requires an individual who likes and relates well to forest landowners and colleagues in the forestry community. Ideally, this person would be a graduate forester, a Maryland license requirement. However, a forest technician could do the work adequately if he or she has access to a licensed forester for project approvals. Required training would include dendrology, silviculture, forest measurements, familiarity with various regulations and public forestry programs, logging, GIS, Microsoft Office competency, property surveys and wildlife management. Skills would include strong communications abilities, “people” skills, self-motivation and the capacity for hard work under occasionally challenging conditions. The position calls for someone who can strike a balance between objectively advising and assisting forest landowners achieve their goals while clearly representing ESFP and seeking to acquire timber for the company’s operations. This is a position that will aggressively seek out timber from private lands. Success would be measured by timber acquired, with a tangible contribution toward the company’s need for over 200,000 tons of wood each year. Specifically, the person in this position would be responsible for: Identify key landowners (i.e., larger ownerships, drier ground not currently represented by consulting foresters) Initiate and maintain contact with key landowners to help assess their needs and goals and identify ways in which timber harvests might help achieve them Establish strong working relationships with consulting foresters, state foresters, extension specialists and USDA “farm” agencies Maintain a consistent communications effort directed toward private forest landowners and forestry professionals, including exploring ways for joint educational efforts with Maryland Forests Association Work closely with support staff to maintain records of initial contacts with landowners, results and any needed follow-up actions Assist, as needed with cruising, boundary marking and other fieldwork plus logging administration Regular communications with ESFP managers to report progress and assure coordination with other functions of the company Represent ESFP in local organizations that include forest landowners FORESTRY HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Location: Maryland/Delaware Duties and Responsibilities: Operate heavy machinery (knuckleboom, feller buncher, etc.) Perform multiple inspections throughout day on equipment to check and maintain proper fluid levels, performance of the equipment, etc. using the company checklist as a guideline Reports equipment needs and hazards to supervisor Continuous safety check on the equipment (seat belt, fire extinguisher, lights, etc.) to ensure equipment is working properly and safely Survey, evaluate and take measures to ensure work area is safe from any dangers (powerlines, utilities, co-workers, etc.) Inspect all attachments to the machinery to ensure that they are operational and take the appropriate steps to correct Follows company work order instructions Ensures that job site is left in safe condition Maintains good housekeeping on equipment Perform or assist in regular maintenance (oil changes, hoses, etc.) Work as a team to complete a job/task Keep in constant communication with team members and supervisor Requirements: 2-5 years experience working with heavy equipment Must have a valid drivers license Ability to understand and follow oral instructions; communicate with supervisors, co-workers and the public effectively Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations Able to comply with all company policies and procedures Ability to work overtime when required Must have a strong work ethic Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screen PLANT SUPERVISOR Location: Pocomoke, MD Daily Tasks: Help with employee scheduling (Cover call outs/vacations, know the strengths and skills of crew, rotate people into other roles when needed) Help organize and motivate the teams Keep the plant clean and organized Monitor packaging performance to maintain expected production rates Learn how to operate, troubleshoot, & maintain the Fire protection system to keep it operating at 100% at all times Check Incoming moisture samples Hourly walk around, monitoring production and equipment Help monitor truck loading situation (appointment times, loading properly & quickly) Perform inventory on finished goods every Monday morning Perform Month end inventory on finished goods and raw materials. Help maintain spare parts inventory Provide supervision coverage on weekends Provide suggestions for improving the facility Help with preventive maintenance scheduling Requirements: Good computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook Good leadership skills Mechanical aptitude PARTS COORDINATOR Location: Pocomoke, MD The Maintenance Parts Coordinator makes a direct contribution to important maintenance goals of increasing labor productivity, reducing maintenance costs, improving equipment reliability and plant production. This is accomplished by the researching, ordering, expediting and coordinating distribution of parts and materials. Duties & Responsibilities: Work with the Maintenance Team and Plant Manager to maintain inventory control and stocking levels to meet the demands of both the predictive/preventative and planned maintenance programs. Will be responsible for identifying, locating, monitoring, tracking, ordering and maintaining a minimum level stock of spare parts, research pricing, report pricing back to Plant Manager, manage backorders, and maintain vendor relations, including ensuring invoices, shipments and other billing issues are taken care of promptly. Develop highly organized parts room, daily monitoring and total ownership of Parts Storage Areas. Must display a positive attitude toward work, be a team player, have the ability to juggle competing priorities. Determine necessary parts and/or components needed to complete tasks identified from backlog and work requests. Review scheduled work and verify parts availability. Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager. Experience: Background in Manufacturing field with knowledge of heavy machinery Leadership qualities including: character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and Power Point Meticulous on following directions and executing a plan. Top notch customer service and follow through. We expect intelligence, energy, and a “get it done” attitude. GENERAL LABORER/PACKER Location: Federalsburg, MD We are looking for punctual, motivated employees to start immediately. Summary: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Packer is responsible for processing the highest quality of bundled firewood to fulfill customer orders. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work area. Duties and Responsibilities: Packaging product with speed and accuracy Understand and follow written and verbal instructions Works cooperatively with others Walking and long-term standing is required Must be able to lift, pull/push, carry up to 30 lbs for short distances CDL DRIVER Reports to: Transportation Manager SUMMARY OF POSITION Responsible for the safe, timely and efficient delivery of products and goods for both internal and external customers. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Clean driving record with valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License • Valid DOT Physical Examination certificate • Dependable transportation to dispatch location • Ability to read and write sufficiently to interpret orders and complete paperwork • Available for up to 60 hours/week for full time DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Follow dispatch orders to accomplish set objectives of the company • Maintain rolling stock cleanliness and presentability to accepted standards • Follow required FMCSA regulations for safe operation of commercial vehicle • Follow company safety regulations and adhere to all DOT compliance standards • Complete all internal paperwork for deliveries and equipment moves • Communicate any maintenance issues to shop and follow up when repairs are completed CDL DRIVER (NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS) Reports to: Transportation Manager SUMMARY OF POSITION Responsible for the safe, timely and efficient delivery of products and goods for both internal and external customers. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Clean driving record with valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License • Valid DOT Physical Examination certificate • Dependable transportation to dispatch location • Ability to read and write sufficiently to interpret orders and complete paperwork • Available for hours on nights and/or weekends. Full time or part time positions available DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Follow dispatch orders to accomplish set objectives of the company • Maintain rolling stock cleanliness and presentability to accepted standards • Follow required FMCSA regulations for safe operation of commercial vehicle • Follow company safety regulations and adhere to all DOT compliance standards • Complete all internal paperwork for deliveries and equipment moves • Communicate any maintenance issues to shop and follow up when repairs are completed RETAIL YARD LOADER OPERATOR Location: Salisbury, MD / Frankford, DE If you are a highly motivated individual that really enjoys working with both the public and equipment and are looking to expand and broaden your horizons with a fast-growing company, then please apply. Our work is guaranteed year-round. If you can run light equipment or would like to learn more, then we have an opportunity for you! MAINTENANCE / FABRICATION & MILLWRIGHT Location: Maryland / Delaware Your job will entail many things such as, maintaining, disassembling, assembling, repairing several machines, bearings, shafts, sprockets, welding, performing preventative maintenance, etc. These can be small jobs all the way up to larger projects. The physical environment may be inside or outside depending on the task at hand. We will rely on your skills and abilities to keep our plant going and help us build better mousetraps. MUST be at least 18 years of age and able to adhere to OSHA safety guidelines. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (LIGHT) Location: Salisbury, MD We are seeking a full-time equipment operator (light) to run a firewood processor. Need to have the ability to operate light machinery such as a skid steer. This job is mainly working in the machine but it does have some manual labor aspects. MUST be able to follow and adhere to all OSHA and company safety regulations. Fill Out an Application Now Safety First We are dedicated to providing a safe and efficient workplace. You will be trained in all aspects of OSHA required training as well as DOT required training. In addition, we have regular safety meetings to ensure everyone is working toward the same goal of Safety First! We utilize top of the line equipment when available to help complete tasks. All equipment is inspected and serviced regularly to make sure they are in the best condition possible. We also make sure every employee is trained for their position thoroughly and know all safety information for that position and area. OUR BENEFITS At Eastern Shore Forest Products we offer attractive wages, bonus opportunity, health insurance, dental and vision, as well as paid holidays and vacation time. Our compensation package is one of the best available and our continued growth offers opportunities for advancement. CONTACT US 410-742-5540 1-800-WE-MULCH info@esforest.com CORPORATE OFFICE 3667 Saint Lukes Road Salisbury, MD 21804 FRANKFORD FACILITY 79324 Lazy Lagoon Road Frankford, DE 19945 RETAIL HOURS Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday: Closed Copyright © Eastern Shore Forest Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved