Entry Level Production Pool
About The Position
Domtar’s Plymouth, North Carolina pulp mill is seeking hourly, entry-level production workers with a safety mindset. The position is full-time and permanent. Workers in the entry-level labor pool are assigned to operating and service departments to assist with additional workload, cover absences, and supplement crews. Duties may include operating machinery, operating forklifts or clamp trucks, and general housekeeping. Career progression offers opportunities to gain experience and develop skills in pulp manufacturing technologies while increasing earnings. Applicants selected for consideration must complete a selection process that may include aptitude tests, interviews, a pre-employment physical or fitness-for-duty test, background and reference checks, and drug and alcohol screening. The department assignment depends on mill needs at the time.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least two years of full- or part-time work or school experience.
- At least 24 months of steady work history with no major employment gaps; recent layoffs and graduations will be considered.
- Available to work rotating eight-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary; the shift is a Southern swing shift rotation.
- Ability to perform physical job tasks including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, reaching, and navigating stairs.
- Ability to pass a 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 additional workload, absence coverage, and crew support.
- Operate machinery.
- Operate forklifts or clamp trucks.
- Perform general housekeeping.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive working environment
- Career paths and opportunities for learning and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
