Chokerman – Timber Harvesting Assistant

About the role

Form Ghana Limited is seeking motivated and safety‑focused individuals to join its forestry team as Chokermen. In this role you will support timber harvesting operations by safely handling, extracting and stacking logs in the Berekum area.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the highest level of safety and diligence on site.
• Choke trees, logs and off‑cuts using chains, cables or taglines for skidding or extraction.
• Control and monitor the proper use of chains and cables.
• Assist machine operators with basic checks on machines, chains and cables.
• Help complete daily production control sheets.
• Stack logs according to product groups at field and landing sites.
• Communicate with machine operators to direct skidder/tractor movements and winching.
• Support processing activities as required.

Required profile

• Minimum Junior High School (JHS) education or equivalent.
• Physical fitness for demanding outdoor work.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Valid NHIS card, Ghana Card and SSNIT number.
• Previous experience in forestry, logging or related fields is an advantage.

Required skills

• Handling of chains, cables and taglines.
• Basic inspection of forestry machinery.
• Log stacking and organization.