About this role
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, 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.
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.
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
• 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.
• Self-motivated hard worker • Must be willing to do shift work