Irving Tissue in Macon adding 100 jobs as part of a nearly $600 million expansion

At least 100 new jobs are expected to be created as part of a nearly $600 million expansion at Irving Tissue in Macon.

The new jobs include management, supervisory and machinist positions. To apply, go to open roles at careers.jdirving.com.

The expansion was announced Thursday at a celebration of the company’s fifth anniversary in Macon. The Macon plant opened in November 2019.

The company has invested more than $1.5 billion in the Macon community over the years, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a news release announcing the expansion.

“Irving Tissue is a valued employer for the entire region of Georgia, and we are thankful that they continue to re-invest in our state and Macon-Bibb County,” Kemp said in the release. “Today’s announcement is just the latest reminder that here in the No. 1 state for business, our relationships with job creators don’t end after pen meets paper.”

Irving Tissue currently employs more than 400 people at its Macon facility at 1897 Allen Road in the Sofkee Industrial Park, where the company produces household paper products such as soft bath tissue and paper towels.

“We greatly appreciate the State of Georgia’s commitment to economic prosperity, jobs, and growth,” Irving Tissue President Robert Irving said in the release. “The team’s drive to promote the state’s advantages, while fostering a positive business environment, helped make this investment possible.”

Irving added, “We’ve also been able to expand because of the highly skilled workforce in the area and the continued support of our valued employees, customers and suppliers.”

The expansion includes a third ThruAir Dry paper making machine, an additional converting line and a new, fully automated warehouse, according to the release.

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller noted in the release that Irving Tissue’s “decision to expand here speaks volumes about the strong foundation they’ve built. This growth means more success stories for Macon, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with them.”

This story was originally published November 21, 2024 at 12:57 PM.