HOW DO I APPLY FOR A POSITION AT RAYONIER?
We post administrative, professional and non-executive management level roles on our website. Hourly manufacturing roles are posted at the local
Department of Labor offices for our Georgia locations, and
WorkSource of Florida for our Fernandina Beach location. Entry-level process engineers are not generally posted (see below for information on campus recruiting).
DO YOU RECRUIT ON CAMPUS FOR ANY OF YOUR POSITIONS? IF SO, HOW OFTEN?
We recruit process engineers and project engineers from Georgia Tech, NC State and the University of Florida among other schools. We typically look for chemical engineering, pulp and paper engineering or mechanical engineering degrees for these positions. We typically visit twice a year for these entry level roles, and once per year for summer intern roles.
In our forestry business, we recruit both interns and graduate foresters from the following programs: Oregon State University, University of Georgia, University of Florida, Auburn University, Texas A & M University, and Sewanee/The University of the South. We typically visit once or twice each year, looking for both entry level and summer interns.
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AS AN INTERN, WHAT TYPE OF EXPERIENCE WILL I GET?
Whether you work in our forestry group or at our mills, you will get the opportunity for a hands-on experience, working side by side with professionals in their field. The ability to apply the knowledge you’ve learned in the classroom to our business is a key goal of ours as we design an assignment that will satisfy a business need. And most importantly, the experience you gain working with us will provide a new perspective when you return to the classroom, further enhancing your academic experience.
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AS A NEW PROCESS ENGINEER, WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING WILL I GET? WHAT COMES NEXT?
All of our employees go through a new hire orientation, learning about their locations, our processes and beginning to gain some technical depth into what makes us unique. Through a 6-month on-boarding process, our new hires participate in facility tours of Rayonier businesses, and attend “Rayonier Immersion,” facilitated by our senior leadership team. On location, you are teamed up with a partner to guide you as you learn how things are done and continue your growth as an employee. Through a variety of assignments, you apply your education to perform improvement projects geared toward quality, cost, environmental performance and overall process optimization.
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WHAT COMES NEXT FOR PROCESS ENGINEERS?
In the first 3 to 5 years, you will experience various assignments designed to increase your depth of knowledge, including technical services, operations support, and exposure to sales, marketing and research. Those interested in department and mill management roles are often provided leadership assignments and can expect to take on a shift supervisor role as part of their development.
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WHAT CAN I EXPECT IF I JOIN RAYONIER AS A FORESTER?
An entry level forester can expect to get exposure to a variety of different functions within our field operations, gaining experience and perspective into resource land management, timber marketing and land information systems. You will work with a team of professional foresters in an operational unit that would be typically responsible for 300,000+ acres. We offer challenging assignments within a highly engaged team focused on bottom line results – all while meeting our environmental stewardship responsibilities.
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I’M NOT AN ENGINEER OR A FORESTER; WHAT KIND OF OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU HAVE FOR ME?
We have many other roles available in areas like accounting, IT, legal, human resources, etc. Search our current openings to see what’s available.
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DO YOU HAVE A TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
After one year of service, employees may apply for 75 percent reimbursement of tuition, books and fees toward the successful completion of job-related degree programs (including on-line programs). Reimbursement is limited to the current IRS limit annually for an undergraduate degree, and up to $10,000 annually for graduate programs.
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