Manufacturing - Entry Level Labor Pool - 2026

Sylvamo; Town of Ticonderoga (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental care coverage plans

Defined pension plan

401(k) retirement savings plan with

Annual bonus potential

Paid time off and more

Job summary

Sylvamo in the Adirondack region of New York is hiring entry-level production team members to learn processes and progress to the top roles in their departments. New employees begin in the Labor Pool where they gain training and orientation to equipment during the first several weeks of employment.

Starting at $26.28 per hour with a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, there are opportunities to earn more as you train and qualify.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Entry-level production team member; receive training and orientation to equipment.
• Progress to higher-level roles in respective departments.
• Be flexible with shifts and able to work 12-hour rotating schedules.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.

Come grow with us!

Located in Adirondack Park, the Ticonderoga Mill employs over 600 people. The mill produces a variety of paper products including opaques, colors, and premium copy and printer grades.

We are seeking entry-level production team members who have the abilities and aptitude to progress to the top job in each department. New employees begin in the Labor Pool where they meet our teams, gain training, learn the processes and orient to equipment during the first several weeks of employment.

Potential to earn more within first 6 months!

$26.28 /hr Starting wage, effective June 1, 2026. Opportunities to make higher rates as you train and qualify! 12 hour rotating shift schedule!

We offer a very attractive and competitive benefit package including:

• health and dental care coverage plans,
• a defined pension plan (monthly benefit of $58.50 for every year of service, effective June 1, 2025),
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match,
• annual bonus potential, paid time off and more!

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED and will be considered based on employment history.

Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

• Operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
• Work any shift and a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, holidays and/or weekends

Easy commute from Elizabethtown, Middlebury, Whitehall, Fair Haven, Poultney, Granville areas.

Hiring Process

Our next hire date is on or around Monday, October 19th, 2026. Candidates selected for employment will undergo a pre-employment drug screening, physical and background check.

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.