Working in the industry

Forest products are everywhere. From the shelves housing books in your local library, to the packaging your weekly groceries come in. Many of these products are made right here in Wisconsin in mills (where the raw material is processed) and in converting facilities (where the processed material is given value). But mills and converters aren’t the only part of the industry – it also includes the supply chain from trucking the logs to the mill to building the manufacturing equipment.

The innovation, sustainability, and diversification of these products continue to enhance our lives. Wisconsin is the #1 papermaking state and the forest products industry is one of the top ten industries in the state (WIDNR), making it the perfect place to start a career in a critical industry.

 

Map of paper and pulp mills in Wisconsin as of October 2023. The mills in yellow are members of the Wisconsin Paper Council.

 

Did you know?

There are 32 paper and pulp mills in Wisconsin! Check out local job opportunities by clicking a mill location on the map. Then, click the link in the description to view that company's job board.

Upcoming Events

Career Fairs

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Career Fairs

  • Eau Claire: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Oshkosh: Friday, Jan. 24, 4 – 7 p.m.

  • Milwaukee: Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Fitchburg: Saturday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Woodruff: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2 – 7 p.m.

Programs

CAP Services Skills Enhancement Program

  • Counties: Outagamie, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara, Marquette

  • January 22nd, 10:00AM - 2:00PM

2025 Environmental Education Internship - Trees for Tomorrow

  • The deadline for submitting applications for this 10-week opportunity is April 4, 2025. This year's internship program begins June 2nd and ends August 8th.