Production Technician

Domtar Products•Washington Court House, OH

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is hiring a full-time, permanent Production Technician at its Washington Court House, Ohio location. The entry-level role is also described as General Laborer/Backstand Technician and involves converting large paper roll stock into cut-size paper by preparing materials, operating machinery and keeping the workspace clean and efficient. It offers an internal career path, with opportunities to progress to Material Handler, Packaging Technician, Operator and Team Leader as skills and experience develop. Progression to Material Handler is required no sooner than three months and no later than nine months after hire. The position works 12-hour rotating shifts, either 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Operations run 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The posting provides an example four-week rotation and advises applicants to contact Human Resources for further details about the schedule, shift rotation and working hours. The starting wage is $24.76 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift premium. The posting describes a team-focused environment where safety and quality come first. Applicants may be required to complete interviews, a background check, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, reference checks, aptitude tests for some positions, and a fitness-for-duty test for some positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform physical tasks and work 12-hour rotating shifts.
Basic math, reading, writing and computer skills.
Team-oriented, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude or previous industrial experience.

Responsibilities

Strip, prepare and load rolls.
Operate cutting equipment and other hand tools, and perform physical lifting safely.
Follow written or electronic operating procedures.
Maintain general housekeeping standards and perform basic maintenance duties.
Work safely and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
As a Material Handler, follow material transporting and stacking guidelines.
As a Material Handler, support Shipping and Receiving operations, including railcars and trailers.
As a Material Handler, operate powered industrial trucks, including fork trucks, clamp trucks, dual fork trucks, bale clamp trucks and aerial work platforms.
As a Material Handler, use hoists and dollies properly.
As a Material Handler, load and unload trucks, lay rolls, and move pallets and other heavy materials.
As a Material Handler, complete daily safety inspections and maintain work areas.
As a Material Handler, uphold standards in safety, quality, preventative maintenance and housekeeping.