Labourer - Sussex Sawmill

At Sussex Sawmill, we believe in providing a safe, supportive, and dynamic work environment. As a Labourer, you’ll play a key role in the daily operations of the sawmill, supporting production processes and contributing to a team that values hard work and a positive attitude. This is a great chance to grow your skills, build a career, and enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive hourly wage and a rotating schedule for full-time work.

What You’ll Do:

• Production Support – Rotate through various areas of the sawmill to assist in production processes, including material handling, sorting, and supporting machine operators.
• Material Handling and Maintenance – Lift, pull, and pile materials to maintain continuous production flow and ensure accessibility for production teams.
• Safety Adherence – Follow safety protocols and participate in safety training to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your team.
• Quality Assurance – Conduct basic quality checks to ensure products meet company standards and report discrepancies.
• Team Collaboration – Work closely with your team and supervisors to meet production goals and maintain smooth operations.

What We’re Looking For:

• No prior experience required – This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in the forestry industry.
• High School Diploma or GED – Basic educational requirements to get you started.
• Physical Fitness – Ability to lift, pull, and pile materials in a physically demanding environment.
• Positive Attitude – Must be self-motivated, eager to learn, and work well in a team setting.
• Commitment to Safety – A strong focus on safety and adherence to safety protocols.

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive Pay – $22.24/hour + production bonus.
• Full-Time Hours – Rotating shifts provide you with consistent full-time hours.
• Health Benefits – Comprehensive health coverage and a retirement savings plan.
• Close to Home – Work locally in Sussex, NB.
• Career Growth – Opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the company.
• Safe Work Environment – A strong focus on maintaining a safe, supportive, and efficient workplace.

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. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 12 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our 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 our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.

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.