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Machine Operators And General Laborers

Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, and after detailed training, the Machine Operators and General Laborers are responsible for any one of the operations in the Planer Mill or Sawmill (e.g., stacker, debarking, edging, packing/wrapping). The candidate must achieve the overall results with safety, quality and production in mind at all times.

Are you:

• A safety-oriented, energetic, hardworking and motivated individual, interested in a dynamic career with opportunities for growth?
• An Operations Professional with a background in:
• Manufacturing & Production
• Forestry & Agriculture
• Quality Control
• Heavy Equipment Operation

What We Offer:

• 401k with 5% company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Reimbursement Accounts
• Annual Uniform Credit
• Paid vacation and major holidays
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• In-house professional certifications and training courses

Responsibilities

• General labor work within the mills, including stacking and packaging lumber, and operations of machinery in a clean environment.
• Must be safety minded, as work will be around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment that is committed to working safely while focused on production.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience Required: <2 years
• Self-motivated hard worker
• Must be willing to do shift work

About the Team

Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 12 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division.

Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Qubec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2256
• Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
• Posting Date 01/21/2025, 01:03 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1200 Masardis Road, Masardis, ME, 04732, US