Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. Employee-owned and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbia Forest Products operates plants throughout the United States and Canada, with an operational network that spans the globe. Columbia's…
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Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.
Employee-owned and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbia Forest Products operates plants throughout the United States and Canada, with an operational network that spans the globe.
Columbia's products are sold through a network of wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers and original equipment manufacturers from three distinct business units: plywood, veneer and imports.
At the end of 2006 Columbia has converted all of its standard hardwood plywood production to produce formaldehyde-free panels called PureBond®.
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Reported office locations
7900 McCloud Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina 27409, US
Business categories
Manufacturing
Other recorded names
Columbia Forest Products
Specialties
Hardwood Plywood and Hardwood Veneer
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Industry
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
Organization type
Privately Held
Year founded
1957
Specialties
Hardwood Plywood and Hardwood Veneer
Columbia Forest Products has 17 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Hearst, Rutherglen and Kitchener. Median advertised hourly rate: $35.47.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 5 years of inside sales or customer service experience in manufacturing, and must be fluent in French and English, spoken and written. Strong knowledge of hardwood plywood panel specifications and the ability to work autonomously and meticulously are required.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Columbia Forest Products asks for candidates who can handle general mill labour and work safely around production machinery.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Travailler selon les normes de production, de sécurité et de qualité; Participer à divers travaux pour soutenir l'équipe
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Candidates need to work in different jobs, follow safety rules with personal protective equipment around moving machinery and forklift traffic, and handle fast-paced manufacturing work. Forklift operation is a plus.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Candidates need experience leading maintenance teams and planning maintenance work, plus familiarity with computerized maintenance systems such as eMaint. Knowledge of safety and lockout requirements and of purchasing and vendor follow-up is expected.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Candidates need a provincial Class A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification from a recognised college. Experience as a millwright and in the wood products or plywood industry is preferred.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Candidates need a recognized maintenance trade certification and hands-on experience maintaining industrial equipment.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Candidates need a licensed electrician credential. Experience in an industrial setting is an asset.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Expérience en récolte et transport du bois; Solide orientation en santé et sécurité au travail; Aisance avec GPS, tablettes et ordinateurs
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
3+ YOECandidates need at least 3 years of HR or related experience and an Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience. They must communicate well in French and English, be proficient in HRIS systems and MS Office, and handle confidential information with sound judgment. HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is an asset.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Candidates need a provincial Industrial Electrical Plant Technician certification from a recognised College of Applied Arts and Technology. Experience is an advantage, especially in wood products, plywood or hardwood plywood.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience in production or manufacturing; Understanding of Lean Systems; Ability to manage unionized workers
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
Bilingue français et anglais; Excellente gestion du temps et résolution de problèmes; Solides communications orales et écrites
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 5 years of inside sales or customer service experience in a manufacturing company, plus fluent spoken and written French and English. They must know hardwood panel specifications and be resourceful, meticulous, autonomous and efficient.
Sales, Customer service, Bilingualism, Work as a team, Cold calling, Communicate by telephone
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
2+ YOECandidates need a diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology or operations, plus 2-3 years of project management in manufacturing or industrial settings. Experience with capital projects, contractor-driven work and scheduling and cost tracking tools is expected, along with the ability to work extended hours during plant emergencies.
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
3+ YOECandidates need 3-5 years of IT support experience, strong troubleshooting skills with Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure, and working knowledge of networking. Bilingual English and French is required, along with the ability to travel and work outside business hours.
Windows 10/11, Windows Server, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
Columbia Forest Products: Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products.
3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 5 years of inside sales or customer service experience in a manufacturing company, plus fluent spoken and written French and English. They must know hardwood panel specifications and be resourceful, meticulous, autonomous and efficient.
Sales, Customer service, Bilingualism, Work as a team, Cold calling, Communicate by telephone