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Carmel, IN · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

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Entry-Level Production/Labor Pool Utility

Entry-Level Production/Labor Pool Utility

Domtar

Nekoosa, WI • On-site

$30.16/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Domtar rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

190th of 527 rated manufacturers

Job description

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Entry-Level Production/Labor Pool Utility. This job is full-time permanent.

Domtar's Nekoosa, Wisconsin pulp & paper mill is currently seeking hourly, entry-level production workers who have a safety mindset. Our career progression provides opportunities to gain experience and develop skills in the pulp and paper-making manufacturing technologies while increasing your earnings. 

Workers in the entry level labor pool are assigned to operating and service departments to assist with extra workload, cover absences, and supplement crews required to meet unusual changes in the workload. Job duties may include but are not limited to; operation of machinery, forklift/clamp truck operating and general housekeeping.  

New employees earn $30.16 an hour plus shift differential while working in entry level positions. The rate of pay is determined by the position the employee works in that day. Domtar offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) with company match. Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the hire date. New hires earn one week of paid vacation after six months of employment and an additional week after one year of service. Domtar also recognizes 11 paid holidays. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years full or part-time work/school experience within the last 4 years.
  • Must be available to work rotating 12-hour, '4 on 4 off', shifts that include weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.
  • Must be able to perform typical physical aspects of the job, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, twisting, reaching, navigating stairs.
  • Ability to pass computer-based aptitude testing, panel interview, pre-employment physical capabilities test, pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, and a background check.

Critical Competencies for Success: 

  • Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Decision-making and communication skills.
  • Basic math, reading comprehension, writing and computer skills.
  • Ability to work in a hot and humid environment.
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, and work in a team environment.
  • Tuition reimbursement offered after one year of service.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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