Entry Level Production Pool

Domtar•Plymouth, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar’s Plymouth, North Carolina pulp mill is seeking hourly, entry-level production workers with a safety mindset. Workers in the entry-level labor pool are assigned to operating and service departments to help with extra workload, cover absences, and supplement crews. Duties may include operating machinery, operating a forklift or clamp truck, and general housekeeping. The department assignment depends on mill needs at the time. The role offers opportunities to gain experience and develop skills in pulp manufacturing technologies while increasing earnings. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring rotating 8-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary. The position involves working in a hot and humid environment and performing physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, reaching, and navigating stairs. Candidates must successfully complete the applicable selection process, which may include aptitude tests, interviews, a pre-employment physical or physical capabilities test, background investigation, reference verification, and drug and alcohol screening.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have at least 2 years of full-time or part-time work or school experience.
Must have at least 24 months of steady work history with no major employment gaps; recent layoffs and graduations will be considered.
Must be available for rotating 8-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary; the posting identifies the schedule as a Southern swing shift rotation.
Must be able to perform job-related physical activities, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, reaching, and navigating stairs.
Must be able to pass the applicable panel interview, pre-employment physical capabilities test, drug and alcohol screening, and background check.
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting 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-starting, and able to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in the pulp and paper industry.
Career Readiness Certificate.

Responsibilities

Assist operating and service departments with extra workload, absences, and crew coverage.
Operate machinery as assigned.
Operate forklifts or clamp trucks as assigned.
Perform general housekeeping.
Work safely and contribute to a team environment.