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  • Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

    Schedule: Monday to Friday

    Ability to Commute: Saco, ME 04072 (Required)

    Ability to Relocate: Saco, ME 04072: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Willingness to Travel: 25% (Required)

    Work Location: In person

    Benefits:

    • Healthcare- PPO and PPO HSA- Tanbark pays 75% of the premiums

    • Dental Insurance-Tanbark pays 75% of premium

    • FSA: Healthcare and dependent care

    • PTO Policy

    • 401k- with safe harbor match-

    • Life insurance

    • STD/LTD Insurance

    • Parental Leave

    Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day

    About the Company:

    Founded in 2022, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products is dedicated to offering sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. We specialize in manufacturing Type 3 Molded Fiber, an eco-friendly substitute for rigid single-use plastic packaging. Our mission is to provide planet-friendly purpose-driven products that push the limits of molded fiber design. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture, and seek to be part of a growing start-up, this opportunity is a perfect fit.

    About the Opportunity:

    The Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the company’s sales operations. This includes creating and executing a comprehensive sales strategy to drive revenue growth and meet the company's financial targets. The Director of Sales and Marketing leads and mentors the sales team, providing regular coaching and support to consistently achieve individual and team sales targets. The Director of Sales and Marketing will be responsible for all marketing initiatives. This includes developing and implementing effective marketing plans and strategies designed to support lead generation and enhance the company's market presence.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Think strategically and integrate sales and marketing efforts to maximize customer acquisition and retention directly resulting in overall business success

    • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities

    • Continual and consistent validation and evolution of the company’s value proposition for targeted customers

    • Set sales targets and quotas for the sales team

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders

    • Manage sales staff and provide coaching to enhance team members' performance and skillset

    • Establish a commission structure for the sales team

    • Develop sales strategies that support company revenue targets

    • Ensure customer satisfaction and address any issues or concerns promptly

    • Report on sales performance, forecasts, and budget utilization to the executive team, including leading and trailing indicators

    • Identify opportunities for market expansion and strategies to penetrate market opportunities

    • Manage marketing initiatives and develop marketing strategies that support lead generation and user engagement

    • Manage CRM platform and leverage tools to support the sales process

    • Identify international market opportunities and strategies to penetrate international markets

    • In coordination with HR, develop a comprehensive sales training program

    • Attend key trade shows and events that will generate sales opportunities

    • Prepare and present project proposals to customers

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in a related field

    • Minimum 10 years experience in sales with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role

    • Strong relationship and team management skills

    • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

    • Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite or Google Suite

    • Proven track record of achieving sales targets

    • Willingness to travel as needed

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Must be able to sit at a desk in front of a computer for long periods of time.

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.


  • Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

    Physical Setting: Office

    Schedule: Monday to Friday

    Ability to Commute: Saco, ME 04072 (Required)

    Ability to Relocate: Saco, ME 04072: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

    Benefits:

    • Healthcare- PPO and PPO HSA- Tanbark pays 75% of the premiums

    • Dental Insurance-Tanbark pays 75% of premium

    • FSA: Healthcare and dependent care

    • PTO Policy

    • 401k- with safe harbor match-

    • Life insurance

    • STD/LTD Insurance

    • Parental Leave

    Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day

    About the Company:

    Founded in 2022, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products is dedicated to offering sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. We specialize in manufacturing Type 3 Molded Fiber, an eco-friendly substitute for rigid single-use plastic packaging. Our mission is to provide planet-friendly purpose-driven products that push the limits of molded fiber design. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture, and seek to be part of a growing start-up, this opportunity is a perfect fit.

    About the Opportunity:

    We are looking for a Controller who will oversee the company’s accounting operations and financial health. The controller ensures accurate financial records and provides financial strategic insights to support business decisions. The controller ensures compliance with accepted accounting practices, reporting standards, and tax planning and will be responsible for ensuring the business is current with financial regulations and best practices. The controller will establish and manage financial systems and processes for costing and inventory tracking. Working closely with our executive leadership team the controller will create detailed financial models to forecast future revenues, expenses, and cash. The controller is also responsible for all tax filings with the company’s accounting firm.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Oversee and execute all aspects of accounting, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting.

    • Ensure month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

    • Prepare financial statements and present to the executive team

    • Monitor the company’s annual budget in collaboration with the executive team

    • Implement and conduct internal audits of the company's financial statements and processes to ensure accuracy.

    • Ensure the company is compliant with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings

    • Forecast financials to support strategic planning

    • Create detailed financial models to forecast future revenues, expenses, and cash flows.

    • Create models for budgeting, long-term planning, and scenario analysis.

    • Analyze historical financial data to identify trends and variances.

    • Collaborate with the executive team to develop financial strategies that support long-term goals

    • Stay up to date on financial regulations and ensure the company is compliant with any new financial regulations

    • Implement and maintain a system for costing and inventory tracking

    • Establish standardized processes for inventory tracking and costing

    • Manage relationships with company accounting firms

    • Collaborate with the executive team to identify opportunities for the company to improve its financial position.

    • Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance

    • Perform other related duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

    • Minimum 10 years of accounting experience

    • Proficient in account software (Quickbooks)

    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and financial modeling

    • High attention to detail and is organized

    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Must be able to sit at a desk in front of a computer for long periods of time.

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.


  • Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 39 per week

    Work Schedule:

    • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday

    • Shift length: 13-hour

    • Shift time: 6:30am-7:30pm

    Experience: Mechanical knowledge: 4 years (Preferred)

    Ability to Commute: Saco, ME 04072 (Required)

    Ability to Relocate: Saco, ME 04072: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

    Benefits:

    • Healthcare- PPO and PPO HSA- Tanbark pays 75% of the premiums

    • Dental Insurance-Tanbark pays 75% of premium

    • FSA: Healthcare and dependent care

    • PTO Policy

    • 401k- with safe harbor match-

    • Life insurance

    • STD/LTD Insurance

    • Parental Leave

    Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day

    About the Company:

    Founded in 2022, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products is dedicated to offering sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. We specialize in manufacturing Type 3 Molded Fiber, an eco-friendly substitute for rigid single-use plastic packaging. Our mission is to provide planet-friendly purpose-driven products that push the limits of molded fiber design. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture, and seek to be part of a growing start-up, this opportunity is a perfect fit.

    About the Opportunity:

    The Machine Technician Lead acts as the production lead on the floor and is responsible for training staff, answering questions from the production team, managing production runs, and ensuring production equipment is operating efficiently and safely. The Machine Technician lead ensures that everything on their shift meets all requirements related to production, record keeping, safety, and quality. The Machine Technician lead ensures production procedures are carried out safely and effectively to maximize equipment uptime and product quality. They work with Machine Operators to diagnose equipment issues. They are responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance on the equipment to ensure machines are running smoothly. The Machine Technician lead works closely with Maintenance Technicians to ensure any equipment issues that fall outside the Machine Technician’s capabilities are diagnosed and troubleshooted efficiently and safely.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Oversee production shift and communicate work orders, and tasks, monitor performance, and provide training to ensure production schedules are met.

    • Effectively communicate information to shift team members provided by the director of operations and leadership team

    • Operate production machinery as prescribed by the equipment manufacturer and company procedures

    • Train employees on standard operating procedures and how to operate equipment safely

    • First to answer employee questions and troubleshoot equipment issues

    • Troubleshoot mechanical components, and correct issues as necessary to maintain productivity and/or quality standards

    • Perform described preventative maintenance on machines as required

    • Interface with computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to document maintenance work, parts usage, root cause analysis, and preventive measures.

    • Ensure optimum operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements of all equipment

    • Adjust machinery controls to optimize product yield and quality

    • Set up machines according to specification and prepare them for production runs

    • Detect and report questionable conditions to the department Supervisor/Manager

    • Safely use a forklift or pallet jack to stack pallets, transport materials, and load/unload trucks

    • Maintain a clean orderly work area and following prescribed safety regulations

    • Maintain and clean production system, stock prep, tanks, and other equipment to ensure optimal product quality and safety.

    • Remain familiar and up to date with the basic machine functions to troubleshoot issues and collaborate with the Maintenance Technician to solve equipment issues

    • Handle end-of-line procedures by checking product quality, logging necessary product info, and packing dry products.

    • Prepare pulp to be weighed and batched into the stock prep system

    • Operate and batch raw material to the pulper

    • Operate die-cutting machine to trim product and pack the product for shipment

    • Assist with tooling changeover, cleaning, and preparation for storage

    • Operate chemical pumps to dose correct amounts of chemistry for production runs.

    • Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment

    • Assist with equipment changeovers and ensure all relevant production information is communicated effectively

    • Perform other work-related duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED required

    • Minimum 5 years in factory related experience and or mechanical experience

    • Proven experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing setting.

    • 2 years of experience leading shifts preferred

    • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

    • Must be able to read and interpret drawings, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use basic hand-held measuring tools

    • Experience in dealing with mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC and instrumentation

    • Ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot mechanical systems and devices

    • Read and understand operating manuals.

    • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a production team

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

    While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to stand for most of the shift by the machine on a concrete floor. The employee must frequently lift and/or push and pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a plant environment including moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. Safety Glasses must be worn at all times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.


  • Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 39 per week

    Work Schedule:

    • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday

    • Shift length: 13-hour

    • Shift time: 6:30am-7:30pm

    • On Call

    **Shift days will change to Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday when additional shifts are established.**

    Experience: Maintenance: 10 years (Preferred)

    Ability to Commute: Saco, ME 04072 (Required)

    Ability to Relocate: Saco, ME 04072: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

    Benefits:

    • Healthcare- PPO and PPO HSA- Tanbark pays 75% of the premiums

    • Dental Insurance-Tanbark pays 75% of premium

    • FSA: Healthcare and dependent care

    • PTO Policy

    • 401k- with safe harbor match-

    • Life insurance

    • STD/LTD Insurance

    • Parental Leave

    Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day

    About the Company:

    Founded in 2022, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products is dedicated to offering sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. We specialize in manufacturing Type 3 Molded Fiber, an eco-friendly substitute for rigid single-use plastic packaging. Our mission is to provide planet-friendly purpose-driven products that push the limits of molded fiber design. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture, and seek to be part of a growing start-up, this opportunity is a perfect fit.

    About the Opportunity:

    We are looking for a Maintenance Technician who is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment at our Saco, ME facility. Maintenance Technicians work closely with the production team members to diagnose, troubleshoot, and communicate equipment issues to ensure minimal equipment downtime. Maintenance Technicians are responsible for repairing electrical and mechanical components of all production equipment. Maintenance Technicians are responsible for maintaining all spare parts for production equipment. Maintenance Technicians document and file all maintenance work orders and manage all preventative maintenance charts.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Maintain production machines and production-related equipment

    • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production

    • Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment

    • Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production flow.

    • Work closely with machine technicians and operators to diagnose equipment issues and communicate effectively the estimated downtime for the equipment.

    • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

    • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust

    • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties

    • Comply with safety regulations and maintaining clean and orderly work areas

    • Control downtime by communicating updates to leadership and production staff

    • Troubleshoot issues with electrical components, perform PLC/communication diagnostics

    • Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, pump, servos, and other mechanical component issues

    • Actively involved in Continuous Improvement to ensure more efficient maintenance operations

    • Interface with computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to document maintenance work, parts usage, root cause analysis, and preventive measures.

    • Remove and install production molds/tools and align tools for production runs

    • Assist in the installation, setup, and calibration of new machinery and equipment, ensuring they are integrated into the production process seamlessly.

    • Perform other work-related duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience

    • Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus

    • 10 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC experience

    • Must be highly motivated and able to work independently

    • Ability to communicate well and to work with minimal supervision.

    • Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational and team membership skills

    • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier weight necessary at times. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


  • Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 39 per week

    Work Schedule:

    • Day shift

    • 13 Hour Shift

    • 6:30am-7:30pm

    • Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

    Experience:

    • Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

    Benefits:

    • Healthcare- PPO and PPO HSA- Tanbark pays 75% of the premiums

    • Dental Insurance-Tanbark pays 75% of premium

    • FSA: Healthcare and dependent care

    • PTO Policy

    • 401k- with safe harbor match-

    • Life insurance

    • STD/LTD Insurance

    • Parental Leave

    Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day

    About the Company:

    Founded in 2022, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products is dedicated to offering sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. We specialize in manufacturing Type 3 Molded Fiber, an eco-friendly substitute for rigid single-use plastic packaging. Our mission is to provide planet-friendly purpose-driven products that push the limits of molded fiber design. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture, and seek to be part of a growing start-up, this opportunity is a perfect fit.

    About the Opportunity: The Machine Operator is primarily responsible for operating production machinery on the manufacturing floor. They ensure production procedures are executed safely and effectively to maximize equipment uptime and product quality. The machine operator is the first to diagnose equipment issues and collaborates with machine and maintenance technicians to resolve any problems that arise. They operate various types of production machinery used in the manufacturing process to ensure quality products are delivered efficiently.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Operate various production machines as prescribed by the equipment manufacturer and company procedures

    • Set up machines according to specification and prepare them for production runs

    • Make adjustments to machinery controls to optimize product yield and quality

    • Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to their supervisor

    • Safely use a forklift or pallet jack to stack pallets, transport materials, and load/unload trucks

    • Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow prescribed safety regulations

    • Maintain and clean production systems, stock prep, tanks, and other equipment to ensure optimal product quality and safety.

    • Remain familiar and up to date with the basic machine functions in order to troubleshoot issues and work with the Machine and Maintenance Technicians to provide updates.

    • Handle end-of-line procedures by checking product quality, logging necessary product info, and packing dry product.

    • Inspect products for defects and ensure they meet production quality standards

    • Prepare pulp to be weighed and batched into the stock prep system

    • Operate and batch raw material into the pulper

    • Operate die-cutting machine to trim product and pack product for shipment

    • Assist in tooling change over, cleaning, and preparation for storage.

    • Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment

    • Assist with equipment changeovers and ensure all relevant production information is communicated effectively

    • Perform other work-related duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED required

    • Minimum 2 years of production experience

    • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

    • Ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot mechanical systems

    • Must be able to read and interpret drawings, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use basic hand-held measuring tools

    • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to stand for most of the shift by the machine on a concrete floor. The employee must frequently lift and/or push and pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a plant environment including moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. Safety Glasses must be worn at all times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.