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With nearly four decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence in sales, brand stewardship, and customer relationships, Dave has helped shape our success and uplift those around him every step of the way. Thank you, Dave, for your leadership, mentorship, and many contributions to the Arauco North America team for 25 years! We wish you a joyful and well-deserved retirement filled with new adventures, cherished moments, and continued success — you will be deeply missed!   January Service Anniversaries   ![Q4 Safe Teams Winner](https://blog.na.arauco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Q4%20Safe%20Teams%20Winner.png?width=853&height=480&name=Q4%20Safe%20Teams%20Winner.png)   # February Learning Spotlight   [![february26LearningSpotlight - Email](https://blog.na.arauco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/february26LearningSpotlight%20-%20Email.png?width=926&height=521&name=february26LearningSpotlight%20-%20Email.png)](https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/learning?destUrl=https%3a%2f%2farauco%2eplateau%2ecom%2flearning%2fuser%2fdeeplink%5fredirect%2ejsp%3flinkId%3dCOLLECTION%5fDETAILS%26collectionSysGUID%3df93473b1%2df755%2d497e%2dbacb%2d17a5eaca287f%26fromSF%3dY&company=C0000166617P)   # Arauco SSM Attends Local Job Fair   ![Cristian Infante Question Submission fINAL](https://blog.na.arauco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cristian%20Infante%20Question%20Submission%20fINAL.png?width=559&height=559&name=Cristian%20Infante%20Question%20Submission%20fINAL.png) Earlier this week, representatives from our Sault Ste. Marie mill participated in the City of Sault Ste. Marie Job Fair at GFL Memorial Gardens. Hosted by the City’s Community Development and Enterprise Services, the event brought together local employers to support individuals impacted by the recent Algoma Steel layoffs. We are proud of our SSM team for taking part and for supporting the community through meaningful connections and career conversations. Thank you to our team for representing Arauco North America and for supporting the communities where we live and work! # New On Social   ![Screenshot 2026-02-05 142625](https://blog.na.arauco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-05%20142625.png?width=202&height=340&name=Screenshot%202026-02-05%20142625.png)We love sharing updates, insights, and stories that showcase the amazing workwe do—and we’d love your help amplifying our voice! 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Browse some of our open roles below! - [Production Technician](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/job/Grayling-Production-Technician-MI-49738/1358150300/) (Grayling, MI) - [Production Utility Operator](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/job/Moncure-Production-Utility-Operator-NC-27559/1351642900/) (Moncure, NC) - [Maintenance Technician](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/job/Biscoe-Maintenance-Technician-NC-27209/1312724800/) (Biscoe, NC) - [TFL Business Development Manager](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/job/Atlanta-TFL-Business-Development-Manager-GA-30346/1344925400/) (Atlanta, GA) - [Automation Technician](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/job/Albany-Automation-Technician-OR-97321/1279024100/) (Albany, OR) - [Production Technician](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/job/Albany-Production-Technician-OR-97321/1344418900/) (Albany, OR) - [Customs & Trade Manager](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/job/Atlanta-Customs-%26-Trade-Manager-GA-30346/1350488400/) (Atlanta, GA) - [Data Scientist](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/job/Atlanta-Data-Scientist-GA-30346/1350043000/) (Atlanta, GA) To browse more open positions, visit [jobs.arauco.com](https://jobs.arauco.com/NorthAmerica/?locale=en_US)     *Leave us a comment.* *Did you enjoy the newsletter? 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