Machine Operators / General Laborers

J.D. Irving, Limited•Cobleskill, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, and after detailed training, the Machine Operators and General Laborers are responsible for any one of the operations in the Planer Mill (e.g., stacker, edge gluing, finer jointing, Priming, packing/wrapping). The candidate must achieve the overall results with safety, quality and production in mind at all times. J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) was founded in 1882 and has operations in Canada and the United States with 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. 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. They are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in their people, forest products, local communities and the most up-to-date technology. Employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to 12 sawmills and value-added mills, their portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and the Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Their team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through their vertically integrated supply chain. They also supply wood chips for their 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 many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.

Requirements

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
An Operations Professional with a background in: Forestry & Agriculture
An Operations Professional with a background in: Quality Control
An Operations Professional with a background in: Heavy Equipment Operation

Responsibilities

Responsible for any one of the operations in the Planer Mill (e.g., stacker, edge gluing, finer jointing, Priming, packing/wrapping)
Achieve the overall results with safety, quality and production in mind at all times