Job Description

What we offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position.

Reporting to the Paper Mill Operations Leader, the Pulp / Chemical Handler is responsible for the proper and safe execution of activities related to unloading pulp and chemicals in the Paper Mill area of operations. The Pulp / Chemical Handler is responsible for operating within compliance with regional codes and safety standards. The Pulp / Chemical Handler will also participate in support of the Tissue Machine Operations.

This position is a 2nd shift position (Monday – Friday) with occasional weekend coverage.

Hours generally: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

• Unloading of pulp from rail cars and trailers
• Loading pulp into the pulper feeding conveyor systems
• Unloading of bulk chemical and chemical totes
• Delivering of chemicals to the proper areas of the paper mill
• Unloading and staging of paper mill consumable supplies
• Daily housekeeping and maintenance activities
• Assisting in pulp prep and the paper machine on maintenance days
• High School or GED equivalent is required
• Computer systems aptitude and PC skills are preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills are preferred
• High attention to detail is required
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment is preferred
• Fork truck experience preferred

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.