Job Opportunities

Business Manager Opportunity 

Seeking a business manager to lead a small wood products import company based in Northern New England (flexible/remote location possible). This is a hands-on role with full operational responsibility, supported by a part-time assistant.

The business has an established customer base with annual sales exceeding $1 million and imports approximately one container per month for cabinet and furniture manufacturing. Inventory is maintained in contract warehouses in the central U.S., with accounting handled by an outside firm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as primary contact for customers and maintain strong relationships

  • Drive sales growth through prospecting, outreach, and lead management

  • Communicate regularly with overseas parent company

  • Oversee daily operations, order processing, and coordination with warehouses

  • Manage pricing, profitability, and QuickBooks functions

  • Handle inventory, logistics, and vendor relationships

  • Monitor freight costs and ensure competitive delivered pricing

  • Manage accounts receivable and collections

  • Attend occasional trade shows and travel as needed

Position is full-time with a flexible schedule; remote work is possible. Transition support will be provided.

To apply, please send letters of interest to: woodprod@wpma.org

*this is a paid advertisement

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Industrial Electrician - Day Shift 

Pay: $30+/hour (DOE)

Located in Portage Maine, you'll get to enjoy the lifestyle that Northern Maine has to offer! Maine Woods Company is leading hardwood lumber manufacturer focused on precision, manufacturing and high-quality products. As the largest single producer of hard maple lumber in the Northeast, they take pride in producing some of the whitest wood in the region. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and components. 
  • Run conduit, wiring, and power supply for equipment
  • Diagnose and repair motors, transformers, relays, switches 
  • Troubleshoot PLCs and automated equipment 
  • Perform preventative maintenance 
  • Assist with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs 
  • Read schematics and blueprints

Interested? Email your resume to jhowe@mainewoods.net

Or apply online HERE

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Maintenance Millwright - Full Time Day Shift Pay $DOE 

Pay: $30+/hour (DOE)

Located in Portage Maine, you'll get to enjoy the lifestyle that Northern Maine has to offer! Maine Woods Company is leading hardwood lumber manufacturer focused on precision, manufacturing and high-quality products. As the largest single producer of hard maple lumber in the Northeast, they take pride in producing some of the whitest wood in the region. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Repair and maintain motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic tools, and production machinery.
  • Inspect, align, adjust, and test machinery components. 
  • Fabricate and machine parts for mill equipment 
  • Operate welders, grinders, drill presses, and lathes 
  • Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
  • Reach and interpret manuals, diagrams, and specifications 
  • Follow company safety procedures and operational policies 

Interested? Email your resume to jhowe@mainewoods.net

Or apply online HERE

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