Military & Veterans Hiring
Our Business
Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products (subsidiaries of J.D. Irving, Limited) employees work with the world’s most renewable resource in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. We are focused on delivering quality products by developing our people and continuously improving our processes.
“Folks who have served their country know a thing about grit, teamwork and getting the job done right – the kind of values you can’t always teach. Hiring veterans isn’t just a good thing to do, it’s the right thing to do.” – Jim Irving, Co-CEO
Put your experience to work with Irving Forest Products
We value the skills, training and strategic expertise gained through military service, and offer aligned career opportunities in several areas including operations management, engineering, maintenance, process improvement, safety, truck driving, heavy equipment, machine operation and skilled trades.
If you want to know how you can apply your skills and experience at Irving Forest Products, please contact a member of our recruitment team at meforestjobs@jdirving.com.
Irving is great place to enter into a civilian industry (career) with plenty to learn and room for growth. I was promoted from Loader Operator to Mentor Loader Operator, training new hires within the first 2 years of my employment.
Career advancement
At Irving Forest Products, we more than just a paycheck. While some roles may require a level of technical knowledge and certification, we’ll work with you to get you ready for your dream job! Take advantage of our educational reimbursement program, leadership development, technical training and certification programs to take your career to the next level.
Here's a sample of what we offer:
- Regular check-ins to provide feedback on your performance, set goals and understand your career aspirations
- Support for technical certifications, licenses, and professional memberships
- Predictive Index leadership assessments
- Mentorship and sponsorship programs
- Irving Leadership foundations programs
- Executive MBA programs
- Skillsoft and other online resources
- Stretch assignments and job rotations
Honor & Integrity, Do your job effectively & efficiently - put your name on it! Irving takes pride in their military employees.
Benefits at Irving Forest Products
Here are several ways our company benefits program can contribute to your personal and professional success:
- Competitive compensation and bonuses
- 401k with 5% company match
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Earned employee personal leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life/Accident Insurances
- Medical reimbursement accounts
- Wellness benefits & employee discounts
- Employee referral incentives
- World-class training, certifications and leadership development programs
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Dependent scholarship programs
- Financial support for relocation (out-of-area candidates) and company housing (based on availability)
Events, sponsorships and celebrations
- Command Sponsor for Programs offered at Boots2Roots
- Maine Hire-A-Vet events
- Veterans Inc Annual Stand Down event
- Operation Reboot Veterans’ Hunting & Fishing Derby; Ellis Pond Derby; Cornhole Tournament
WAYS TO APPLY AND ASK QUESTIONS
Apply online or send an email to meforestjobs@jdirving.com
You can also apply through one of our valued employment partners:
My job training as a mechanic in the military helped me to transition into my current role in the mill as a Planer Technician.
An outstanding team dedicated to providing the best in products and service.
