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Being in the lumber business since 1848 says more about our commitment to the future than it does about our past. Today we are a seventh-generation, family-owned integrated forest products company that is passionate about our people-first and values driven culture. Led by over 740 employees, we’ve been awarded ‘Best Place to Work in Maine’ annually since 2014. Our mission is to create a work environment that recognizes employees as human beings and improves the lives of anyone working here.
Products: / Markets/Customers:An integrated forest products company, Hancock grows Eastern White Pine trees across its 7,500+ acres of sustainably managed timberlands, manufactures eastern white pine boards and finishes them in-house, operates truss and wall panel manufacturing facilities, supplies building materials to professional contractors, remodelers, and homeowners, and has nine kitchen design showrooms throughout ME + NH. Shop, design, and explore online today: HancockLumber.com
Career/job opportunities: If you’re looking for a people-first, fast-paced environment that offers competitive pay, an outstanding work environment, excellent benefits, a place to learn new skills, get training, and start a career path, join Team Hancock today! Learn more about our exciting job opportunities available in retailing, manufacturing, sales, logistics, management, and beyond. Learn more and apply online: HancockLumber.com/careers
Culture/Company benefits: Team Hancock encourages leadership at every position. We strive to create a workplace where each employee feels respected, valued, trusted, and heard–fostering a culture where ‘Everybody Leads’ and a place that’s truly a ‘Best Place to Work’. Hancock Lumber offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package from insurance and 401(k) plans to metrics-driven performance gold bonus plans for every employee.
Community engagement: Deeply embedded in Hancock’s culture is stewardship – giving back and leaving things in better shape than when we assumed responsibility for them. We connect with organizations in our communities supporting them financially, with material donations, and with the gift of time and service. Learn more about Team Hancock and featured community engagement highlights online: HancockLumber.com/blog
Sustainability: In our 175-year history, we’ve only experienced two eastern white pine harvest cycles. It takes 80 to 100 years before pine trees mature, making our business a long-term commitment. Our sawmills run with zero-waste of raw materials, with 100% of log fiber utilized. Sawdust by-products are used in place of fossil fuels, and we generate power through turbines, converting otherwise wasted steam from drying lumber into power. We also have invested in other forest products to further encourage sustainable practices and industry longevity. Our team can source and supply FSC Certified products, along with building materials that meet the rigorous Living Building Challenge requirements.
1267 Poland Spring Road, Casco, ME 04015
Founded: 1848
CEO: Paul Wainman
Full-time/ FTE employees: 720
Headquarters: Casco, Maine
Additional Company Locations: 4 eastern white pine sawmills in Bethel, Casco, Pittsfield and Madison, N.H., a truss manufacturing facility in Fairfield, and a wall panel manufacturing operation in Windham / 11 retail locations in Augusta, Bridgton, Brunswick, Casco, Damariscotta, Kennebunk, North Conway, Saco, Windham, Wolfeboro, and Yarmouth / 9 Kitchen Design Showrooms in Augusta, Bridgton, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Kennebunk, North Conway, Saco, Windham, and Yarmouth / 7,500 acres of working timberlands open to the public, including Jugtown Forest recreation area in Naples, Casco, and Otisfield
Years at company: 2.5
Position: Project Pro
“It quickly became evident why Hancock Lumber continues to be a ‘Best Places to Work’—from my initial hiring conversations to daily interactions with my co-workers and networking with other branches, working at Hancock Lumber continues to be a refreshing and rewarding experience. It really does mean something to feel valued for your contributions versus being just another proverbial ‘cog in the wheel.’”
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