Jobs in the Lumber Industry

Ideal candidate will be NELMA certified in grading Eastern White Pine Lumber with two years experience. Works in a two-station grading and trimming system. Candidate must be self-motivated, quality driven and able to work in a team environment. Lumber graders rotate into several other positions in the sawmill throughout the day. This position has potential for working with and supporting computer and optimization systems throughout the operation.

Benefits include : Solid Long-Term Employment, Competitive Wages, Safety Incentives, Medical-Dental-Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k with Match, Profit Sharing, Paid Vacations and Holidays, Employee Discounts.

Work as a team to scale Pine Logs under our National 1/4″ rule.

We will pay more to start for experienced workers.

Stage loads and load/unload lumber trucks

We will pay more to start for experienced workers.

Learn to run various manufacturing machines and be part of a rotating schedule in our Sawmill or Planer Mill.

We will pay more to start for experienced workers.

Primary responsibilities of a field inspector are to conduct spot audits of randomly selected mills and facilities who are subscribers of accredited agencies.  The audit is a check on the performance of the accredited agencies and their compliance with ALSC program enforcement regulations.  Every field representative is given a geographic region for which they are responsible.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently. A minimum two-year forestry or wood technology degree or equivalent work experience is required.  Good written and verbal communication skills are required. Experience with sawmill quality control and/or kiln drying is a plus. The field representative will be expected to be away from home 140-150 nights a year. We offer medical & dental insurance, life insurance, 401 (K) profit sharing, paid vacations, paid holidays.

Britton Lumber Seeks to hire an experience Millwright and maintenance person to join our growing and thriving manufacturing team. The right candidate will have experience working in a multi-faceted operation. Required skills include welding, fabrication and e3xperience operating and maintaining a wide variety of equipment. Experience working in a sawmill environment is preferred. Compensation depends on experience.

This is a full time position and benefits include health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance, a 401k retirement plan and paid time off and holiday pay.

General labor work within the sawmill, including stacking lumber, packaging lumber, and operation of machinery in a clean, high tech environment. Qualified applicants must be willing to do shift work and weekends as needed. Candidates must have the ability to work in a team environment that is committed to working safely while focused on production.

Full – time positions include an excellent benefits package including: Incentive Bonus Programs, Company Uniforms, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Reimbursement Account, 401k Company Match, Vacation and Holiday Pay.

URL: https://careers.jdirving.com/location/maine-opportunites-at-jd-irving-limited-123

General labor work within the sawmill, including stacking lumber, packaging lumber, and operation of machinery in a clean, high tech environment. Qualified applicants must be willing to do shift work and weekends as needed. Candidates must have the ability to work in a team environment that is committed to working safely while focused on production.

Full-Time Postions include an excellent benefits package including: Incentive Bonus programs, Company Uniforms, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Reimbursement Account, 401k Company Match, Vacation and Holiday Pay.

URL: https://careers.jdirving.com/location/maine-opportunities-at-jd-irving-limited-123

Entry-Level positions handling lumber, operating machinery, gaining knowledge to get promoted fast. Full time, year-round, full benefits. Review and a raise after 90 days. Day shift, Monday – Friday, 2.5 day weekends.

$13.25/hour starting wage plus $1.00/hr safety and attendance bonus paid monthly

Sawmill Machine Operators will learn multiple jobs throughout the Mill. We are in need of 2 Pine Log Scalers to scale our Pine Logs.

Pleasant River Lumber has been going strong during this Pandemic. We are looking for some experienced help to join our team to ensure we can keep things running smooth. If you are the right person for the job or if you want to schedule a tour of our facility please contact Jamie Fall.

An exciting full time position is available for an Accountant to join a progressive, fast paced company.  The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting (Bachelor’s degree or combination of lower degree and experience), with experience in general and manufacturing cost accounting preferred.  This role provides assistance to the Financial Officer in providing quality financial statements, and provides support to Sales, Logistics, and Operation’s Team ensuring the effective & smooth running of the day to day operations. Responsibilities will include:

• Ability to perform all accounting functions: Invoicing,  receivables, payables, and Payroll utilizing accounting software
• Learn quickly how to use our manufacturing software to integrate inventory, sales and payables in accounting software
• Assists with month-end account analysis, closing and reporting of financial results
• Ability to work in an environment with frequently changing tasks and duties
• Maintain and improve accounting & finance policies and procedures, looking for efficiencies and best practices
• Update, maintain and improve internal controls
• Ability to apply accounting principles in locating and correcting accounting errors
• Provide excellent interpersonal and customer service skills used in interacting with all levels of the company
• Requires proficiency in Excel skills in developing spreadsheets, graphs and other data analysis applications.

This challenging position will suit a candidate with a can do attitude, self-motivated with great communications skills (both verbal and written), an eye for detail, well organized, and a willingness to learn.  The company’s culture is one that is welcoming, supportive, and focused, and we are looking for a like-minded individual to join our small, efficient team.    Send resume by September 11^th to:

Pleasant River Lumber Company

Attention:  Human Resource Department

P.O. Box 68

Dover-Foxcroft, ME  04426

We have a full time opening for a Licensed Boiler Operator to run a new bio-mass fueled high pressure 8.5 MW steam turbine. Georges River Energy is a subsidiary of Robbins Lumber, Inc. It is co-located on a 40 acre site. Robbins Lumber is a high tech Eastern White Pine Lumber mill.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits to the qualified applicant. Please look at our website WWW.RLCO.COM for more information and for an application or call, 207-342-5221.

Looking for a full-time Maintenance Electrician. experience needed in high voltage distribution systems, AC and DC motors and drives, instrumentation, PLC controls and communication systems. Must posses a State of Maine Electrician License, Master Electrician is a plus. We offer competitive salary and benefits to the qualified applicant.

Ensure that all site electrical systems are maintained in good working order in an effort to maximize the efficiency of mill equipment. Installing, repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining electric motors, scanners, drives, and PLC’s on equipment used in the sawmill process.

Production workers run the trimmer machine, board edgers, and sling sorter. They assist in cleaning the mill during down time. Strong emphasis on Safety & Quality work.

Shifts are Monday-Friday 5:30am-3:00pm & Monday-Thursday Nights 4:00pm-3:30am. Prior experience desired but can train anyone willing to learn. Ability to work nights strongly desired.

Operate 9 DH kilns to efficiently dry Eastern White Pine lumber while paying attention to quality. Duties include operating a forklift, loading and unloading kilns, checking moisture, maintaining compressors and mechanical systems of kilns and obtaining a Vermont license for Refrigeration Technician.

We offer a competitive salary, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a yearly profit sharing.

Our Lumber Yard Manager controls the flow of our lumber yard and products. You will be responsible for our lumber sales building, shipping/receiving of all product, inventory control and employee development. The right candidate will be customer and product driven with a passion for bringing new products to the market.

We provide a safe, clean work environment. All customers and employees are practicing social distancing and we have taken many additional safety precautions to keep all of our employees and customers happy and healthy.

Previous experience in a management role is required.

We have a full time opening for a Licensed Boiler Operator to run a new bio-mass fueled high pressure 8.5 MW steam turbine. Georges River Energy is a subsidiary of Robbins Lumber, Inc. It is co-located on a 40 acre site. Robbins Lumber is a high tech Eastern White Pine Lumber Mill.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits to the qualified applicant. Please look at our website www.RLCO.com for more information and for an application or call 207-342-5221.

Positions open for a Lumber Grader Certified by NELMA. 40 hours a week with an on time bonus.

We offer matchign 401k, health insurance, vacation days & personal time, life insurance, on time weekly bonus and much more.

Experienced Planer and Molder Operator positions open. 40 hours a week with an on time bonus.

We offer matching 401k, health insurance, vacation days & personal time, life insurance, on time weekly bonus and much more.

Requirements; Safety Conscious, Motivated, Reliable Team Player. experienced Sawmill Machine Operator, Knowledge and skilled in Log Debarking, Band sawing, Edging, Trimming, Sorting and Stacking. Knowledge of NELMA Eastern White Pine Grades is important.

Reports to Sawmill Manager. Work hours; Monday-Thursday 6-430pm and a half day on friday. Excellent benefits, Wellness plan, Performance Bonuses and retail lumber yard discounts.

Sawmill laborers are responsible for safely operating machines and cleaning. Multiple positions are available within the mill.

We offer full time day or night shift with weekends off and optional overtime. Full time benefits are available!

Maintains the overall electrical distribution system to provide safe and efficient operation. Trouble shoots system and takes corrective action. Make repairs to ensure compliance with the national electrical code. Ensures that feeders and branch circuits have the correct over current protection and cable size/ check switch gears, disconnect contactors, starts and similar equipment to determine their reliability.

Full time benefits available!

Maintenance employees are responsible for the preventive/proactive maintenance of all equipment at the facility. Other components include repairing, installing and fabricating machinery.

Full time benefits available!

Operators Loader in a safe and efficient manner. Moves lumber, round wood, or residuals to facilitate the operation of the mills, kilns, and shipments. Responsible for fueling, lubricating, daily maintenance and safety checks as required by the operator maintenance checklist.

Full time benefits available!

Planer Mill Laborers are responsible for safely operating machines and cleaning. Multiple positions are available within the mill.

We offer full time day or night shift positions and optional overtime. Full time benefits are available!

Sawmill laborers are responsible for safely operating machines and cleaning.  Multiple positions are available within the mill.

We offer full time, day or night shift positions and optional overtime.  Full time benefits are available!