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Employment Opportunities

Updated November 15, 1997

The next Employment Opportunities update will be December 6 due to the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Applications are accepted for these positions as stated on the posting. There are also Ongoing Opportunities available. To apply for a position:

  1. You may submit your cover letter and resume by email, fax, or postal mail. Duplicate submission is not necessary. Please note the application instructions (located in the contact section) of the position you are interested in:
    • IF:
      The contact is the Staffing Resource Center, carefully follow the Scannable Resume Guidelines to submit your cover letter and resume by email. Do NOT send email attachments to the Staffing Resource Center. By fax, send to 206-924-4151.
    • IF:
      The contact is NOT the Staffing Resource Center, the position is being handled by the individual Business--in these cases it's important to follow the contact section instructions so your application is routed correctly to the appropriate person.
  2. Equally important is to include the job title, geographic location and search number of the position you are applying for.
  3. By postal mail, respond directly to the contact address shown on each posting for either the Staffing Resource Center or the Business.

Weyerhaeuser is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Building a capable, committed and diverse workforce.


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Credit Analyst

Geographic Location: East ( Ephrata, PA)
Salary Level: TBD

General Information: This position is a part of Wood Products (Building Materials Distribution) in the Ephrata, PA Customer Service Center and reports to the Finance and Administrative Manager. This is a replacement position.

Background/Key Functions: The successful candidate will be responsible for Credit Analysis and A/R management. Responsibilities include risk analysis, new customer credit application processing, A/R collections, customer maintenance and claims resolution. This position also provides support for accounting and financial related projects and assignments.

Requirements: Prefer experience in accounts receivable management and two years formal education in accounting/business or equivalent work experience. PC skills, including Windows, Excel and Word helpful. Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast paced, small group environment. Must be detail oriented, accurate, organized and possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Rick Ruhl (sort 100), 51 Long Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522 by 11/26/97. (Internal and external candidates will be considered).

Sales Assistant

Geographic Location: East ( Ephrata, PA)
Salary Level: TBD

General Information: This position is a part of Wood Products (Building Materials Distribution) in the Ephrata, PA Customer Service Center and reports to the General Manager. This is a new position.

Background/Key Functions: The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting sales, sales promotions and customer service activities by assisting customers with telephone sales or service inquiries, assisting with sales and marketing communications. This position also provides other varied administrative support to the sales team.

Requirements: Must have strong sales/customer service orientation, including good communication, organizational, administrative and computer skills, including Windows, Excel and Word. Degree in marketing or related business field preferred for possible advancement opportunities to sales/marketing.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Bill Ames (sort 100), 51 Long Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522 by 11/26/97. (Internal and external candidates will be considered).

Technical Representative

Geographic Location: Southeast (Richmond, VA)
Salary Level: TBD
Reason for Opening: Replacement

General Information: This position is a part of Wood Products (Building Materials Distribution) and reports to the Market Development Manager.

Background: This position assists customers in the Dealer, Builder and Architectural segments of our business with structural analysis and proper product specification of Engineered Wood Products. Responsibilities also include product management.

Key Functions: Interprets blueprints, performs structural analysis using state of the art software programs to create a detailed framing plan of Engineered Wood products, assist customers with product specification via phone, in person and/or on a jobsite. This position is also responsible for product procurements and tracking inventory levels to insure product availability.

Requirements: Candidates should have technical or engineering support background with a keen understanding of blueprint reading and residential/light commercial framing practices. Experience with Microsoft Windows 95 and/or CAD system desired. Team focused and customer service oriented a must.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Kent Merrilat, Market Development Manager, 4322 Sarellen Rd., Richmond, VA 23231 by 11/23/97. (Internal and external candidates will be considered) Fax: 804/236-5521.

Manufacturing Team Leader

Geographic Location: Midwest (Austin, MN)
Salary Level: TBD

General Information: This position is a part of Pulp, Paper & Packaging (Containerboard Packaging) and reports to the Production Manager. This is a replacement position.

Key Functions / Major Responsibilities: The Manufacturing Team Leader plans and directs daily activities for the Manufacturing area. The successful candidate will implement and monitor safety processes ensuring a safe work environment for all employees; coordinate production of orders ensuring customer delivery requirements are met. Help implement TQWS within the Manufacturing environment; produce accurate, timely production reports; develop team members through training and regular performance feedback; help maintain and improve plant performance measures: safety, waste reduction, quality improvement, housekeeping, and productivity by leading and maintaining full implementation of reliable methods, such as Weyerhaeuser Quality Process, Waste Busters, Safety Training Observation Process, and Lock out / Tag out, etc.; participate in employee selection and training; exhibit active leadership and participation in problem solving processes; and exhibit ability to lead effective teams.

Requirements: A Bachelors degree plus 2-5 years experience or equivalent related experience; Knowledge of the corrugated manufacturing process; Must have good working knowledge of flexos, die-cut, and corrugator process; Excellent communication skills; Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem solving skills; Ability to conduct effective meetings, Effective planning and organizational skills; Proven supervisory experience.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Weyerhaeuser Company, 1900 Eighth St. NE, Austin, MN 55912, fax #(507)437-0803 or e-mail to Teri Cirillo, Human Resource Manager, by Friday 11/21/97. (Internal and external candidates considered.)

Quality Engineer

Geographic Location: Midwest (Chicago, IL)
Salary Level: 36

General Information: This position is a part of Pulp, Paper and Packaging (Containerboard Packaging) and reports to the Site Manager.

Background: Plan, develop and manage systems to control the quality of raw materials, work-in-process and finished products. Provide leadership and guidance on the implementation and usage of the Weyerhaeuser Quality Process (WQP).

Key Functions: Manage QUAVAR process. Maintain Edge Crush and Box Compression goods/combined board checks. Perform quality checks and audits and assure finished products are within established tolerances. Perform equipment calibration checks on all plant quality equipment. Observe new order start-ups and problem order runs. Collect and report quality measures and other data needed to assess and improve process performance. Promote improved relationships with customers, vendors and suppliers. Conduct quality audits.

Requirements: BS degree in quality related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer skills, including knowledge of statistically associated software. Knowledge and experience in the application of statistics as applied to a manufacturing facility (control charts, SPC, process capability, etc.). Demonstrated ability to explain statistical methods and reliable methods on the floor and in a classroom setting. Strong analytical and problem identification skills. General understanding of ISO 9000 standards, Baldrige criteria and TQM principles.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Carrie Hill, Human Resources Generalist, Weyerhaeuser Company, 4400 W 45th St., Chicago, IL 60632 or fax to 773-523-8049 (Sort #29: company mail), by 12/26/97. (Internal and external candidates considered.)

Manufacturing Team Leader

Geographic Location: Midwest (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Salary Level: 42

General Information: This position is a part of Pulp, Paper and Packaging (Containerboard Packaging) and reports to the Iowa General Manager. Plans, coordinates, and manages all areas of production, maintenance, and related services; assures that safety is the number one priority and assures that delivery date commitments are met; maintains high housekeeping standards; and assures that work is completed in a safe, cost-effective and quality manner. This is a replacement position.

Background: The Manufacturing Team is responsible for the leadership of the facility manufacturing processes to assure full internal and external customer satisfaction. This position will participate in the transition to higher levels of empowerments and involvement.

Key Functions: Participate in all safety processes and safety auditing processes. Provide visible, tangible, hands-on leadership of the production department in the development and implementation, use, and auditing of cost-effective, reliable manufacturing strategies and process. Stay in tune and make timely decisions around daily plant operational issues. Assure that maintenance activities are value-added, cost effective, timely, and preventative in nature. Conduct performance reviews for all reports and champion Individual Development Plans in Production. Participate in labor contract management issues and application of Business Labor Principles. Function effectively as a member of the management team.

Requirements: Knowledge of safety process, policies, rules and regulations. Ability to function as an effective management team member. BA/BS, industrial management, industrial engineering, or a related field strongly preferred. Excellent communication skills -written, oral and listening. Demonstrated ability to lead teams of people in problem solving and goal setting. Excellent planning, organizing, prioritizing, time management, and delegation skills. Ability to effectively recognize, reward, and promote positive performance. Proven background in achievement of manufacturing related objectives and goals.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Jim Barry, Iowa General Manager, Mail Sort 107 (company mail), Weyerhaeuser, 920 Shaver Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 by 12/1/97. (Internal and external candidates will be considered)

Maintenance Engineer

Geographic Location: Midwest (Rothschild, WI)
Salary Level: 37-39

General Information: This position is part of the Fine Paper Business, is located at the Rothschild, WI Fine Paper Mill and reports to the Engineering Manager. This is a replacement position.

Background: Provide technical assistance to a specific maintenance area in troubleshooting, problem-solving, preventive maintenance, investigation of system failures, and process design modernization and/or modifications.

Key Functions: Work with maintenance and production crews to troubleshoot mechanical problems; develop and implement preventive maintenance program for the area; prepare appropriation requests, purchase requisitions, specifications, equipment layouts, etc. as required to fulfill project needs; contact vendors, provide specifications, contract purchasing for obtaining quotes, design a system (drawings and blueprints), supervise installation, provide training (either in-house or equipment manufacturer), order spare parts and follow up; provide process design modernization where appropriate; assist in planning and executing process equipment down times; coordinate outside maintenance support resources; assist in training area maintenance crew and production operators; replace maintenance planner and maintenance coordinators for vacations, illness, etc.

Requirements: Mechanical engineering degree plus 3-5 years of professional experience in a pulp and paper mill; technical expertise in mechanical engineering, sizing an troubleshooting of various designs and applications, vibration analysis and balancing equipment is required, along with a general knowledge of automatic controls, electronics and hydraulics, pneumatic instrumentation and power plant operations; excellent interpersonal skills; and enjoy working in a team environment.

Contact: Send resume with cover letter to: Barbara May, Organizational Development , 200 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild, WI 54474-1197 by 12/1/97. (Internal and external candidates considered.)

Materials Coordinator

Geographic Location: Midwest (Rothschild, WI)
Salary Level: 36

General Information: This position is part of the Fine Paper Business, is located at the Rothschild, WI Fine Paper Mill and reports to the Unit Leader, Purchasing. This is a new position.

Background Work with purchasing team members and internal customers in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the management of sourcing, inventorying, and disposal of production and maintenance materials with a focus on obtaining maximum value through optimization of lowest cost of ownership.

Key Functions: Source necessary non-fiber raw materials and negotiate/issue blanket orders and annual agreements to obtain same. Effectively manage all plant inventories. Includes taking physical inventories, scheduling shipments, and releasing specific orders. Investigate and determine new sources of supply and perform value analysis. Assess supplier performance on a periodic basis, and initiate action steps as needed. Establish and maintain on-going business relationships with the suppliers base as well as in-house personnel. Provide accurate and timely information to internal customers on market-industry trends. Develop standardized material policies and procedures. Maintain MSDS and trial approval documentation for new materials. Work with production, maintenance and stores management personnel to identify slow-moving and surplus productions/stores inventories, and dispose of same for maximum recovery, both within the mill and the region.

Requirements: Four-year degree in a related field of study plus five years experience in the purchasing field. In lieu of a degree, 10-12 years of experience in the purchasing field, with an inventory emphasis. Experience in Pulp or Paper mill desired. CSM or a CPM certification desired. Proven capability in major aspects of purchasing, including inventory management for both non-fiber raw materials and maintenance/repair/operating supplies. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and implement policies and procedures. Knowledge of corporate and mill guidelines regarding the management of the MSDS program. Strong interpersonal, communications, problem solving and leadership skills with ability to work in a team environment. Proficient in the use and management of computer based purchasing/inventory management systems. Ability to use a personal computer and Windows-based software applications.

Contact: Send resume with cover letter to: Barbara May, Organizational Development, 200 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild, WI 54474-1197 by 11/24/97. (Internal and external candidates considered.) Fax: 715/355-6347

Plant Manager - Recycling

Geographic Location: Midwest (Omaha, NB) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 38
Reason for opening: Addition

General Information: This position is a part of Pulp, Paper, and Packaging (Recycling) and reports to the Central Region Vice President. This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: Yes

Key Functions: This position has overall responsibility for all facets of plant operations in the area including manufacturing, transportation, sales and administration. The manager is directly responsible and accountable for profits.

Requirements: Excellent communication skills; honest, ethical, high personal standards of integrity; demonstrated management experience and strong leadership capabilities; excellent planning and operational skills; ability to develop and manage budget and costs according to plan; demonstrated customer orientation; demonstrated track records of results; demonstrated team player with solid interpersonal skills; ability to build a team environment which demonstrates the following characteristics: respect for the capabilities of all employees; common objectives; managing by principles; results orientation and focus; goal setting/problem solving; multi-skilled work force; open communication/informed people; continuous improvement; in-depth knowledge of Total Quality principles. DESIRED: BA/BS in marketing or business; sales experience; supervisory/operations management experience; knowledge of paper making and recycling industry; computer familiarity, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel. A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000129. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Thursday, 11/27/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Journeyman Electrician

Geographic Location: West (Yuma, AZ)
Salary Level: TBD

General Information: This position is a part of a corrugated containerboard plant and reports to the maintenance supervisor. This is a new position.

Background: This position is accountable for electrical and process control functions of the corrugated box operations. The Yuma operation has began the process to update its PLC's and PC interface for the machine operators.

Key Functions: We offer competitive wages and benefits; high-tech process control technology; dynamic and supportive team-based setting, and continuing educational opportunities for motivated individuals.

Requirements: Journeyman level electrician. Individual must have current Arizona License. Individual must be safety conscious; self-motivated; and willing to work across all shifts. Experience in PLC's and PC interface process control systems a plus.

Contact: Send resume, cover letter and salary history and/or requirements to Julie Allemagne, Human Resource Manager, 2641 East 24th Place Yuma, AZ 85365, no later than 12/1/97. (Internal and external candidates considered).

Plant Accountant

Geographic Location: West (Modesto, CA)
Salary Level: 35

General Information: This position is a part of Pulp, Paper and Packaging (Containerboard Packaging) and reports to the Plant Controller. This is a replacement position.

Background: The Plant Accountant plans and directs daily activities of the Accounting Department at the plant level with the goal of continuously improving operations.

Key Functions: Oversee daily financial activities in the plant. Coordinate physical inventories of raw materials, roll stock, work-in-process, finished goods, and fixed assets. Monitor inventory discrepancies on an ongoing basis. Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Review and update standard cost systems as needed. Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled in accordance with business procedures. Surface and analyze variances from standard and plan. Assist in annual budgeting process. Develop special computer reports in support of management needs. Support the informational needs of employee teams and work groups. Monitor conformance to internal control systems. Reconcile general ledger accounts. Perform routine monthly financial reviews for management team.

Requirements: Four-year accounting (or related) college degree. Personal computer experience using spreadsheet, database, and word processing software, such as Word, Access or Paradox, Excel, and PowerPoint, LAN experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt to continuously changing environment. A team player. Minimum of 2 years manufacturing accounting experience. Cost accounting experience and knowledge. Supervisory experience. Packaging plant experience desired.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Glenda Espinoza , phone 529-1129 on the network and mail sort 89 (company mail), P. O. Box 3658, Modesto, Ca. 95352 by end of December 97.

Sales Manager

Geographic Location: West (San Diego, CA)
Salary Level: 36

General Information: This position is a part of Building Materials Distribution and reports to the Lead General Manager, Southern California. This is a replacement position.

Background: Responsible for developing and managing the overall sales activities at the San Diego Satellite Customer Service Center.

Key Functions: Actively sells, manages, plans and directs the sales and marketing activities. Provides sales staff with goals, feedback, coaching and leadership necessary to meet CSC sales and profit plans. Develops programs and assists sales representatives in their presentations to key customers. Leads and participates in customer events, promotions and other customer activities. Provides leadership and management interface in sourcing products. Conducts customer, product and territory analysis to effectively manage our market effectiveness. Assesses market conditions to identify, develop and implement sales strategies. Assists Lead General Manager in the development of the strategic business plan to achieve financial results.

Requirements: Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a sales environment. Prior management experience strongly preferred. Enthusiastic team player with proven oral and written communication skills; product management and pricing experience; a working knowledge of the distribution business required. Minimum 6 years building materials sales experience.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Eric Walz, Lead General Manager, Fontana #120 (company mail), 17400 Slover Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 by 12/1/97.

Accounting/IT Administrative Assistant

Geographic Location: Northwest (Bellevue, WA)
Salary Level: TBD

General Information: This position is a part of WRECO (Quadrant) and reports to the Controller. This is a new position.

Background/Key Functions: Administrative support for Controller (phones, Schedule+). Department mail and out baskets. Miscellaneous clerical support, i.e. typing, faxing and copying. Backup up front desk/Admin department. Open office in morning, including lobby coffee, get newspapers. On switchboard for breaks and lunch. Tidy up conference and copy rooms. Weekly inventory of supply cabinets, prepare orders and put away when received. Process outgoing company mail. Refill paper in fax machines at end of day. Monthly/as needed: assembly/distribution of Controllers Report and FAP. Booking meetings. Cellular phone report (summarize amounts, distribute individual reports). Off site file retention. Business license renewals. Notes Receivable maintenance (mailing notices, setting up files, recording docs). Maintain lists of Donations & Political Contributions.

Requirements: High school diploma. Basic typing skills. Word, Excel and Schedule+ preferred. Good organizational and prioritization skills. Multi-tasker. Two years general office experience.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Catherine McNamara, Sort 94 (company mail), PO Box 130, Bellevue, WA 98009, by 11/21/97. Fax: 206/646-8300. Call 206/646-8328.

Millwork Purchasing Manager

Geographic Location: Northwest (Federal Way WA)
Salary Level: 37

General Information: This position is a part of Wood Products (Building Materials Distribution) and reports to Ian Firth, Appearance Wood Products Operations & Purchasing manager. This is a new position. Relocation assistance available.

Background: Building Materials Distribution has expanded into the international millwork market. There continues to be an increasing need for sourcing and distribution center support in the appearance wood arena. This position would work closely with the Eastern region distribution centers to provide consulting, supplier contacts, purchasing and support. Interface with the Eastern Region Sales Development Manager to ensure continuity and quality of service.

Requirements: Bachelors degree in business or related field. Three years purchasing experience. Experience working with millwork and molding manufacturers on the West coast. Must have a strong customer orientation. Ability to work under pressure and defuse tense situations. Must be self motivated. Requires the ability to quickly recognize market movement and act accordingly. Must demonstrate ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers.

Contact: Send resume and cover letter to: Ian Firth, at Tacoma WWC 2S3 (company mail) or WWC 2S3, PO Box 2999, Tacoma WA 98477-2999 by Friday 11/28/97

System Administrator \ Senior Specialist

Geographic Location: Northwest (Federal Way, WA)
Salary Level: 39

General Information: This position is a part of Timberlands Information Systems and reports to Manager of Application Delivery. This is a replacement position.

Background: Provide System administrative support and systems analyst leadership of the Regeneration Business System (RBS).

Key Functions:. Maintains and enhances production and development computing environments of the Regeneration Business System (RBS). Working at the direction of the Western and Southern Regeneration Businesses, with minimal guidance and broad freedom to act, plans RBS applications/systems/technologies, defines approaches, and provides programmer/analyst support for the RBS application. Provides leadership for and makes maximum use of available resources, including DBA support , HP-UX staff, and other Oracle Manufacturing/Financials staff. Responsible for visible and important results within regeneration function. Possesses interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and management to understand their needs, establish program objectives, and recommend approaches/solutions. Works independently with little management direction.

Requirements: Requires experience in applying the following technologies to a business functional area: Oracle Manufacturing, Oracle Financials, Oracle database, Access. Broad functional Timberlands business knowledge preferred. Has working knowledge of forestry industry and technological advancements. High level of information technology expertise required. Interpersonal/teaming skills required. Degree is computer science, MIS, business, or related field, or equivalent training/experience. 8 or more years of successful professional experience. Requires strong oral and written communication skills. Able to communicate clearly with peers and higher-level personnel

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Alice Crank, Job Search # 3497, WWC 2Y6, (company mail) or P O Box 2999, Tacoma, WA 98477-2999 by 11/21/97. (Internal and external candidates considered.)

Optimization Team Leader

Geographic Information: Northwest (Springfield, OR)
Salary: TBD

General Information: This position is a part of the Pulp, Paper, and Packaging Sector (Containerboard Packaging) and reports to the VP/Mill Team Leader in Springfield. It is a replacement position.

Background: Springfield is a 1900 ton/day kraft linerboard mill located approximately 100 miles south of Portland OR on the Interstate 5 corridor. The 550 employees produce linerboard for product distribution in both domestic and Pacific Rim markets. Springfield is transitioning to a high performance work system environment in which employees will be empowered to make key decisions in their process areas, to accept ownership and responsibility for their process, and to work toward the organization goals of the facility.

Key Functions: Champions safety efforts resulting in superior performance by modeling and maintaining an environment of safe work practices. Responsible for leadership of mill-wide Optimization efforts, core maintenance, engineering, capital deployment and power & energy strategy. As a member of the Mill Leadership Team, helps create a strategic vision for the site utilizing process reliability as a key element and provides leadership to move the organization toward that vision. Develops and sustains an outcome-driven partnership with the Operations Team Leader and Mill Leadership team to identify system wide process improvements and achieve timely implementation. Models and builds an optimization team culture in which decision making and personal inter-dependencies are managed with principle-based, value driven processes. Empowers individuals so that each recognizes their role in achieving and maintaining total mill performance targets with personal accountability. Provides and facilitates an environment that encourages innovation and creative problem solving and fosters a sense of urgency to succeed. Models and educates/coaches team members into becoming active, prudent risk-takers who embrace change creating fundamental shifts in the way work is done for world class performance. Leads organization in achieving diversity goals through personal behaviors supportive of diversity initiatives. Influences community and state leaders through effective communication on issues of mutual interest to Weyerhaeuser and the public. Effective team player on several, sometimes overlapping, levels within the mill, Containerboard Packaging Business, and the Corporation.

Requirements: BA/BS in pulp and paper technology, engineering, business, marketing, or related field; or have the equivalent experience. Minimum 14 years in process manufacturing and at least 6 years pulp and paper experience with leadership exposures in production, maintenance, engineering, technical, and environmental areas. Experience in staff roles --- financial services, human resources, information technology, etc. --- is a definite plus. Must have: 1) a proven track record for caring about people, both in the workforce and in the community, 2) proven leadership ability in guiding a customer-focused organization to meet its business objectives 3) success in driving Process Reliability as a key business strategy, 4) high level of awareness and understanding in developing an effective relationship with Bargaining Unit leadership and membership. Skilled in transition and organization change leadership. Keen awareness of critical environmental issues.

Contact: E-mail resume/cover letter to Denise Smith, Springfield Containerboard or send via regular mail at PO Box 275; Springfield OR 97477 by 11/28/97. (Internal and external candidates considered.)

Accounts Payable Clerk

Geographic Location: Northwest (Seatac, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 27
Reason for opening: Replacement

General Information: This position is a part of the Aviation Department and reports to the Financial Manager. This is a Full Time, Non-Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: No

Background: Perform accounts payable duties for five branch locations. Support Aviation Accounting Department by providing clerical and accounting assistance.

Key Functions: Accounts payable processing. Data entry into Weyerhaeuser's POAP accounts payable system. Daily computer entry and date tracking. Reconcile vendor statements and working with vendors and locations to resolve account discrepancies. Assist with month-end closing clerical procedures. Other duties to include copying, filing, typing, telephone, etc. to assist Accounting Staff.

Requirements: Knowledge/experience with Accounts Payable computer system (POAP). 10 key and typing experience. Ability to organize and prioritize. Ability to work under pressure. Familiarity with Weyerhaeuser chart of accounts is desired. Excellent interpersonal skills. Computer spreadsheet and word processing experience is helpful. Sense of responsibility to complete work timely and accurately. Demonstrated reliability and dependability. Able to handle multiple tasks and interruptions. Comfortable working in a team based environment. A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000122. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Friday, 11/28/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Compliance & Reporting Coordinator

Geographic Location: Northwest (Tacoma, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 31/32
Reason for opening: Replacement

General Information: This position is a part of Human Resources (CER) (Employee Benefits) and reports to the Process Owner, Compliance and Reporting. This is a Full Time, Non-Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: No

Background: This position will work as part of a team responsible for all government reporting and compliance requirements for Weyerhaeuser's Defined Contribution (DC), Defined Benefit (DB) and Health and Welfare plans. Weyerhaeuser Company sponsors numerous retirement (DC and DB), and Health and Welfare plans which vary by type of employee (Hourly vs. Salaried) and business location. This position will work very closely with a small team of individuals who, as a whole, are responsible for meeting the compliance and reporting requirements of all employee benefit plans. We are looking to fill the position with someone who has a desire to learn and grow in the various areas of benefits compliance and reporting.

Key Functions: This position will be responsible for preparing and filing accurate legal documents and government reports; assisting with data collection, including testing for completion of Forms 5500, 5300, and Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) filings; reading and interpreting detailed government reports and regulations to determine effects on Weyerhaeuser's benefit plans; acting as a liaison between the Corporate Tax and Legal departments to resolve issues raised about the benefit plans; and providing technical expertise in the review of employee communications, including Summary Plan Descriptions.

Requirements: 3- 5 years experience working with defined benefit plans, including knowledge of regulations and plan design; strong math and analytical skills; high level of attention to detail; ability to comprehend technical reports; ability to work on multiple projects under time constraints; strong organizational skills; ability to work with a minimum of supervision; strong PC experience (MS Word and Excel); strong teaming skills. Desired Skills: Familiarity with government requirements associated with defined contribution and health & welfare benefit plans; knowledge of and ability to assist in the area of non-discrimination testing . A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000127. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Friday, 11/21/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Customer Service Representative

Geographic Location: Northwest (Federal Way, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 28
Reason for opening: Addition

General Information: This position is a part of Pulp, Paper and Packaging (Recycling). This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: No

Background: The Customer Service Representative will be a key member of the Northwest Region Sales Team

Key Functions: Responsible for administrative processes and functions necessary to meet customer requirements and plant service needs. Provides administrative support to W/C Sales Domestic Sales Managers and Export Sales Manager/Pacific Rim; Identifies and implements processes/functions needed to meet the customer requirements in an environment of continuous improvement. Processes and functions include: allocation of available volumes; order entry to master orders plant orders; scheduling of allocated volume; documentation requirements for export/domestic; claims processing; tracking of order fulfillment. Will also be cross-trained to serve as backup on other positions within the sales group. Some negotiations with customers will be required.

Requirements: Competency targets include strong interpersonal skill with the ability to work effectively as a team member; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; experience in domestic and export sales and related transactions; i.e., order entry, transportation, documentation, invoicing; basic PC skills; negotiation skills. Desired attributes include a high level of motivation and initiative; ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload; ability to assist others in achieving their goals. A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000128. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Wednesday, 11/19/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Operations Manager II

Geographic Location: Northwest (Kent, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 35
Reason for opening: Addition

General Information: This position is a part of Pulp, Paper & Packaging (Recycling). This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: No

Background: As part of the Plant Management Team, this position is responsible for plant operations and trucking including safety, quality, housekeeping and productivity improvement. Requires active leadership in cost management, through process improvement, truck scheduling, production flows, safety, housekeeping maintenance and Supplier/Customer service.

Key Functions: Provides leadership for process improvement and optimization of all Plant processes. Ensures processes and practices are in place to guarantee a safe, clean and healthy work environment. Establishes operations goals and objectives and measures performance against their achievement. Selects and develops a work force capable of achieving plant goals and objectives. Leads a planning process which takes into account operating requirements, maintenance, capital needs, effective cost management and full utilization of employee's skills and abilities. Initiates and facilitates effective problem solving processes. Enthusiastically communicates plans, goals, performance expectations, results and Weyerhaeuser values. Ability to build a positive work environment which demonstrates the following characteristics; Common objectives, Goal setting / problem solving, Respect for the capabilities of all employees, Managing by principles, Open communication / informed people, Multi-skilled work force, Continuous improvement, Results orientation and focus. Purchases material and equipment in a cost effective manner. Provides functional leadership for preventive maintenance and periodic maintenance of facility and equipment. Provides direction for continuous improvement in achieving full customer satisfaction. Provides leadership and role modeling to achieve our mission, and vision and values.

Requirements: Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and listening). Superior interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well with others. Strong value system and ethics which is demonstrated in fair treatment of all employees. Basic computer knowledge and skills. Strong customer focus, both internal and external. Excellent planning and follow through skills. Prior supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge or experience in a paper related industry. Experience with a transportation industry with emphasis on trucking. Bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Supervisory experience a must! A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000131. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Friday, 11/21/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Specialist - Applications

Geographic Location: Northwest (Tacoma, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 38
Reason for opening: Addition

General Information: This position is a part of Finance (Corporate IT Applications ) and reports to the Manager Revenue Tracking Systems. This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: No

Background: The Revenue Tracking Systems Technical Support Team is accountable for application development, maintenance and support for GEAC Financial software supporting Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Micrographics. Support includes all phases of a product "life cycle", including 24- hour on call service. The successful candidate will be a key team member on the company-wide Accounts Receivable System and will provide Mainframe, Client Server and PC systems design, development, installation and maintenance. This individual will provide high quality service using reliable methods in enhancing and maintaining customers' systems.

Key Functions: Strong technical knowledge and extensive experience with Mainframe and PC computer hardware and software; strong communications skills, able to teach and explain ideas and concepts to co-workers and users; ability to plan, coordinate and set priorities with changing business needs and customer requirements; strong initiative with ability to take action on time-sensitive projects; team oriented, able to work effectively with a variety of people; flexibility to fill in where needed according to changing deadlines and business requirements; train customers and technical staff in the use of computers, applications, report writers and tools.

Requirements: BA/BS, computer science, accounting or equivalent experience; Five years work experience in PC and IBM OS MVS computers, and languages including COBOL, CLIST, JCL, TSO, ISPF, VSAM, Access, Visual Basic, Workflow and Imaging; a background in accounting systems; customer service experience including direct interaction with customers; able to operate under deadlines; self-motivated, independent worker and a strong team player; excellent oral and written communication skills. A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000132. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Thursday, 11/20/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Manager II - Quality Assurance Program

Geographic Location: Northwest (Federal Way, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 41
Reason for opening: Replacement

General Information: This position is a part of Information Technology (IT Project Management) and reports to the Director, Project Management Team. This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: Yes

Background: Responsible for the planning, delivery and training of Quality Assurance (QA) Processes and project support to the IT community. Specific QA areas included are: project management document inspections (Red Team / Gold Team) and overall project Quality Assurance planning and control. Responsible in a support role to all IT project management processes and tools.

Key Functions: This position is responsible for the following functions in support of project and unit objectives: Teaching the IT Project Methodology suite of classes including curriculum development and class instruction in the Body of Knowledge (BOK) classes, single day classes, intern sessions and other ad hoc custom classes. Developing and revising QA and project management processes for the IT Project Methodology (ITPM). Conducting QA audits and assessments of company IT projects. Consulting with projects and units in the areas of requirements management, inspections, estimating and IT project management. Facilitating Red Team and Gold Team reviews of project documents. Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining a current understanding of the industry in the areas indicated above and participating in program initiatives. Managing QA professionals in the evaluation of projects, QA tools and methods.

Requirements: Master's degree in computer science, MIS, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. At least 10+ years of successful professional experience; minimum 5 years of Information Technology Project experience; demonstrated ability to develop and conduct presentations and instruction; demonstrated ability to work with a variety of projects and business areas at any one time; knowledge and experience with project management QA tools and processes; and strong team, interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills. Desire: BA/BS in engineering , computer science, business or equivalent. Experience managing a QA group. Strong knowledge of the company. General knowledge and experience in applying Total Quality principals. A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000133. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Friday, 11/28/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Specialist - Support Planning

Geographic Location: Northwest (Tacoma, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 38
Reason for opening: Replacement

General Information: This position is a part of Information Technology and reports to the Support Planner. This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: No

Background: ITS - Customer Care provides customer proposals, service level agreements and budget estimates for ITS delivery organizations. Support Planners work with delivery managers in developing service definitions and pricing. Customer Care plays a key role in helping customers define their support and service level requirements in a variety of information technology environments & disciplines.

Key Functions: Work with Customer Care Team, ITS delivery teams and Business IT customers to determine support requirements for a variety of information technology environments and disciplines utilizing the support Planning Process and Tools. Perform cost analysis and recommend effective means of support delivery including alternatives. Manage the overall support planning and implementation process which involves working with site, ITS, business IT and suppliers to develop the support plan and timeline for implementation; coordinate the development of service level agreements and ensure effective turn-over to production.

Requirements: BS/BA, computer science, information systems, business information management or related field or comparable experience; at least 5+ years of professional experience; solid understanding of a variety of information technology environments and disciplines (PC/LAN, HP/UNIX, Mainframe/Mid-Range computing platforms, Networks, Applications e.g., business desktop, etc.); solid knowledge of company businesses, geographics and Information Technology organizations. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Previously demonstrated analytical, conceptual thinking, planning, organizational and project management skills. Ability to work across functional areas with all levels of management. Good understanding of problem management, change management and help desk processes. Good understanding of desktop applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Willing to travel when necessary. A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000135. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Friday, 11/28/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Analyst - IT Lab Technical

Geographic Location: Northwest (Federal Way, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: TBD
Reason for opening: Addition

General Information: This position is a part of Information Technology and reports to the Manager, IT Lab & Applied R&D. This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: No

Background: Works within guidelines and procedures provide by IT Lab manager. Obtains guidance from IT Lab manager on support of customer projects that require procurement of major components of additional hardware, software, networking equipment, or other exceptional project requirements. Makes day to day IT Lab coordination and support decisions without assistance from IT Lab manager. Provides mentoring and daily work direction to the IT Lab intern. Functions as the primary IT Lab contact to project leaders/managers of customers projects.

Key Functions: Schedules the use of the IT Lab by customer test and evaluation (T&E) projects; prepares test environment for customer T&E projects, including installation and configuration of hardware, software, and networking components; provide technical support to customer projects active in the IT Lab; coordinate rotating hardware and software loan agreements with several vendors, including equipment installation and de-installation; perform facilities management tasks related to equipment maintenance, phones (voice and data), supplies, accessories, etc.; provide mentoring for the IT intern assigned to the IT Lab, including providing or arranging for appropriate technical training; maintain the IT Lab web site (webmaster tasks, html programming); system administration for NT servers used by all IT Lab participants; assist IT Lab manager in planning for and procuring new equipment for IT Lab; maintain IT Lab databases (of projects, physical assets, procedures, and scheduling information); assist with testing activities of specific customer T&E projects; operate network configuration and analysis tools in support of projects that include network impact analysis.

Requirements: MS or BA (with emphasis in Computer Science), Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and/or experience; experience as a Weyerhaeuser IT intern or at least 1 or more years of successful professional experience; proven skills in PC installation, configuration, and operation, including configuration and usage in TCP/IP network environment (such as experience gained through 6 to 12 months work in a PC/LAN support group); experience with usage of Microsoft Office products; basic knowledge of networking; self motivated and well organized; possesses good written and communication skills. Desire: Experience installing and/or supporting MS Mail and/or MS Exchange; UNIX systems administration experience; experience with installation, configuration, administration, and usage of NT Server software; experience writing html and managing a web site; experience building non-complex MS Access applications; experience using MS Test and/or MS Visual Test. A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000136. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Friday, 11/21/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

Environmental Communications Manager

Geographic Location: Northwest (Federal Way, WA) Number of openings: 1
Salary Level: 40
Reason for opening: Replacement

General Information: This position is a part of Corporate Affairs (Corporate Communications) and reports to the Director, Financial & External Communications. This is a Full Time, Exempt position. Relocation budgeted: Yes

Background: This position will be primarily focused on environmental communications (75%) and will provide backup support in other communication areas.

Key Functions: Work closely with the Office of the Environment and key internal groups (business communicators, regional communicators, Corporate Communications, Law, Government Affairs, Investor Relations) to develop and implement strategic communications planning for significant or company-wide environmental issues. Provide media relations counsel to the Senior Management Team, Office of the Environment, business communicators, regional communicators and other designated spokespersons on environmental issues. Serve as company spokesperson on environmental issues with national publications. Provide media relations backup support to business and regional communicators. Work to influence national and regional media on environmental issues. Support the Director, Financial and External Communications on the environmental component of the company's positioning efforts. Manage the development and production of key environmental publications. Provide support for special projects and events undertaken by the Office of the Environment. Provide media relations backup support. Assist with the development of communication plans. Provide media relations counsel to key spokespeople.

Requirements: Relevant college degree (communications or public relations preferred) or equivalent experience. Requires demonstrated experience in media relations, strategic communications planning, managing complex issues through internal review processes and managing writers and design agencies. Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent customer relations skills are essential. Experience in crisis communications and knowledge of environmental issues and processes preferred. A pre-employment drug screen (negative results) will be required as a condition of employment for successful external candidates. Background check may be required.

Contact: Send scannable resume/cover letter and salary requirements to Weyerhaeuser Staffing Resource Center, Ad#CO97-0000137. CCB 5D7, Tacoma, WA 98477-0001 by Thursday, 11/27/97. E-mail in ASCII text (not as an attachment) to: resume@wdni.com

General Manager

Geographic Location: MEXICO (Guanajuato, Mexico)
Salary Level: 44

General Information: This position is a part of Pulp, Paper and Packaging (Containerboard Packaging) and reports to Dan Pyne, Region Vice President. This is a new position.

Background: The General Manager is responsible for the achievement of planned production, attainment of marketing objectives, facility and human resources management, and the overall profitability of the operation. This role will be responsible for leading Weyerhaeuser Company's first corrugated manufacturing facility in Mexico. The plant is scheduled to start up in November, 1998.

Key Functions: Develop and maintain a strong leadership/supervisory team and organizational structure to maximize customer satisfaction and profits. Develops, with input from the leadership team, plant operating objectives and plans to achieve those objectives. Monitors the performance and effectiveness of key operating functions within the plant; customer service/relations, sales and marketing, manufacturing, human resources, quality, and financial controls. Establishes and communicates a high level of expectation and commitment to total quality and continuous improvement. Assures a safe work environment through the use of reliable safety processes and procedures throughout the facility. Develops and maintains strong customer and community relations. Manages change by creating an atmosphere of learning and adapting to changing markets and competitive pressures. Creates a positive work environment in the branch. Monitors and assures effective utilization of employee development and succession planning systems. Fulfills administrative and legal requirements of the government, corporation, business, region and plant. Stays abreast of trends in the industry. Leads efforts to make Weyerhaeuser a preferred employer and effectively transfers reliable methods from US box plants into Mexico.

Requirements: BA/BS in a related field, fluency in Spanish, and comfortable with relocation to Mexico are required. Strong leadership skills that enable incumbent to effectively work across a variety of levels within the business. Understanding of packaging operating and marketing processes and financial systems is required. Ability to recruit, select and develop excellent employees. Ability to develop plans and objectives and align others to achieve results. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to build long-term positive relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, and governmental agencies. The ability to effectively implement and manage change, and new management systems and other reliable methods in a new country and culture.

Contact: Send resume/cover letter to: Daniel Pyne, sort 169 (company mail), 3160 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 205, San Ramon, CA 94583 by 11/24/97. Call: 510/830-1240

Tree Improvement Coordinator

Geographic Location: (CANADA) Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Salary Level: TBD
Saskatchewan Timberlands

Background: This individual will provide program leadership in a small team which is responsible for progressive jack pine and white spruce tree improvement programs, and some aspen investigations, on the Weyerhaeuser Forest Management License Area (FMLA) in central and northern Saskatchewan. The program involves grafted seed orchards, breeding work, open-pollinated and cross pollinated progeny tests, test measurements, selections, applied research projects and the operation of a greenhouse for the program's experimental material. Note: This position is located in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The physical greenhouse/seed orchard facilities, from which this individual would work, are located approximately 35 kilometers northeast of Prince Albert.

Key Functions: Play a key role in setting strategic direction to achieve program goals and objectives, based on a broad business perspective; translate strategic program plans into annually plan activities; coordinate plans, reports and program budgets; willing to provide program leadership and when required also perform the physical activities in the program such as field trials, measurements, breeding, selection and greenhouse duties.

Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Forestry, required; experience in the tree improvement field and/or Silviculture; keen interest in tree improvement as a career choice and a commitment to develop and maintain competency in a specialized program; excellent management skills, especially in planning and organizing; excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

Contact: Candidates interested in being considered for this position must submit their resumes to Karen Davidson, Human Resources, Saskatchewan Timberlands, P.O. Box 1720, Prince Albert, SK S6V 5T3, or Fax (306)922-1371 by 11/14/97. (External candidates for this position will also be considered.)


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