# Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing hiring trends

> 6,176 new job posts in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry in the last 90 days from 50 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/industry/paper-and-forest-product-manufacturing/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 2,074
- New job posts, last 90 days: 6,176
- New job posts, last 12 months: 18,563
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 50
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 2%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $55,400 per year (USD; 3,818 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry last month?

2,090 new job posts in October 2026, down 5% from the month before.

### Is hiring in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 29% compared with the three months before (6,277 vs. 4,872).

### Which roles are most in demand in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Operator (1,345), Technician (601) and Manager (450).

### Which companies are hiring the most in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry?

In the last 90 days: J.D. Irving, Limited (953), International Paper (828) and RGE (742).

### How common is remote work in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry?

2% of job posts in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in the Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing industry?

$55,400 per year (USD) across 3,818 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 1130 |
| 2025-12 | 934 |
| 2026-01 | 1218 |
| 2026-02 | 1094 |
| 2026-03 | 1399 |
| 2026-04 | 1314 |
| 2026-05 | 1353 |
| 2026-06 | 1575 |
| 2026-07 | 1944 |
| 2026-08 | 1979 |
| 2026-09 | 2208 |
| 2026-10 | 2090 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Operator | 1345 |
| Technician | 601 |
| Manager | 450 |
| Specialist | 435 |
| Engineer | 347 |
| Machine Operator | 281 |
| Analyst | 235 |
| Salesperson | 233 |
| Supervisor | 222 |
| Mechanic | 203 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| J.D. Irving, Limited | 953 |
| International Paper | 828 |
| RGE | 742 |
| Klabin | 670 |
| Suzano | 413 |
| Kronospan | 335 |
| West Fraser | 270 |
| Stora Enso | 225 |
| Canfor | 165 |
| Sappi Papier Holding | 143 |

## Top countries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| United States | 2052 |
| Brazil | 1206 |
| Canada | 1175 |
| China | 539 |
| Poland | 169 |
| Sweden | 167 |
| Indonesia | 144 |
| Germany | 127 |
| South Africa | 69 |
| Finland | 63 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?company_industry_id=65&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.