Laborer

Laborer

Location: Owensboro, KY, US, 42303 Department: Converting (TC00) 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 Owensboro, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Laborer. This job is full-time permanent. We are seeking skilled individuals to operate our equipment, systems and processes. We offer excellent benefits including healthcare/life/vision/dental insurance, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, a climate-controlled environment, steady opportunity for overtime, etc. Upon hire, qualified candidates will be required to safely perform the following: lift truck and paper roll clamp truck operation, preparing raw material (roll stock) for production, housekeeping, manage waste and scrap programs, assisting other team members and other general duties as assigned or required. Position Requirements: Must proactively support efforts to assure a culture of safety excellence Must provide proof of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Must read, write, and understand English Must be willing and able to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation, including working 12-hour rotating shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am). Upon being placed on a crew, you will work a Dupont schedule which includes a 7-day "long off" each month. Overtime opportunities are encouraged for continuous training and filling unscheduled tour vacancies. Industrial experience preferred; must have worked full or part-time for two years within the last four years. Good mechanical troubleshooting skills; basic computer and communication skills. Highly motivated, self-starter in a team environment with minimal supervision. Able to frequently lift up to 30 lbs.; occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. Progressive wage scale starting at $19.76 with an increase to $20.35 after 45 days worked. 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.