International Paper Closure Resources
The Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance (NEDA) is deeply saddened by the news of the International Paper (IP) Red River Mill closure. For fifty years this year, the Red River mill has been an economic driver for our region and a tremendous community supporter.
NEDA is in communication with state, regional, and local economic and workforce development partners to discuss immediate plans to assist in placing displaced IP employees with available manufacturing jobs in our region. In the meantime, below is a list of manufacturers in the region that are actively hiring.
AFCO Industries, Inc. - Alexandria
Big River Forest Products - Coushatta
Builders Supply - Natchitoches & Alexandria - Stop by the office at 204 Edwina Street in Natchitoches to apply.
- Hiring Ready Mix Driver (Class B CDL required and 18 months of driving history minimum) and Plant Maintenance Mechanic (Valid driver's license)
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. - Shreveport
Crest Industries - Multiple Louisiana Locations
Eclectic Products Inc - Pineville
Graphic Packaging International, Inc. - West Monroe
- Hiring Assistant Project Manager, CNC Machine Operator, Steel Drafter/Detailer, Estimator (More information can be found at NatchitochesJobs.com)
Hunt Forest Products - Multiple Locations
International Paper - Mansfield
LaSalle Lumber Company, L.L.C. - Urania
Midsouth Forestry Equipment - Many- Fill out this application and turn in at Many location
- Hiring Assistant Small Engine/Kubota Service Tech and Warranty Clerk
Morris & Dickson Co - Shreveport
Plastipak Packaging - Pineville
Proctor & Gamble - Alexandria & Pineville
Redline Rentals - Apply at 5771 Hwy 1 Bypass in Natchitoches or 9724 Mansfield Road in Shreveport
- Hiring Rental Coordinator (Customer focused, detail oriented) and Shop/Field Mechanic (Experience or certifications required, valid driver's license required, CDL a plus)
- Hiring Shift Supervisor, Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Electrician (prefer PLC troubleshooting experience), Material Handling/Forklift Operators, Accounts Receivable Clerk, HR Assistant
Saint-Gobain North America - Shreveport
NEDA will be adding to this list as more information becomes available. Manufacturers in the region who would like us to add their jobs board can do so by emailing Morgan Green at Morgan@GoNatchitoches.com.
Upcoming Regional Job Fairs
Work Natchitoches Summit - April 1st (Natchitoches)
NEDA will be adding to this list as more information becomes available. If there is an upcoming job fair that is not listed above, help us spread the information by emailing details and graphics to Morgan Green at Morgan@GoNatchitoches.com.
Current Job Search Assistance & Other Resources
NPL Offers Job Search Assistance
NEDA will be adding to this list as more information becomes available. If there are any additional resources not listed above, help us spread the information by emailing details and graphics to Morgan Green at Morgan@GoNatchitoches.com.
Natchitoches Jobs
NatchitochesJobs.com is a resource that allows job seekers to locate current job openings in Natchitoches Parish.