Laborer

About the role

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, with a focus on safety and sustainability, operational excellence, and facilities across Canada and the United States. The Brownsville, Tennessee location is seeking a full‑time permanent Laborer (Backstand Technician). Reporting to the Crew Leader, the role involves general plant housekeeping, handling of rolls and waste, and working closely with crew members to keep production safe, efficient, and low‑cost.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all housekeeping issues on shift are cleaned up; mop or sweep the plant floor as needed.
• Empty trash cans and hoppers when needed and at end of shift.
• Keep the baler and sheeter backstand area clean and free of materials.
• Properly store all materials received during the shift.
• Communicate verbally and/or in writing to your relief and Crew Leader.
• Work as a member of a team; ensure truck drivers and other non‑Domtar personnel stay out of unauthorized areas.
• Know and abide by all general plant rules, policies, and procedures.
• Properly train new employees.
• Safety: abide by all safety rules and regulations; correct unsafe conditions or acts immediately; follow equipment lock‑out procedure; keep materials picked up to minimize slip/trip hazards; operate lift trucks safely.
• Quality: perform assigned quality control duties; inspect rolls before and during stripping for defects; report defects; ensure proper disposal of materials that could contaminate scrap paper.
• Production: maintain designated equipment in good operating condition; inform Crew Leader of repairs that can’t be made during shift, recurring problems, and repairs made; help with running operations (clearing sheeter jams, filling hoppers, labeling, start‑up, etc.); ensure efficient roll changes with minimal yield loss; stage rolls and prepare for running; keep Sheeter Operator informed of abnormal roll conditions; provide proper relief as designated by Crew Leader.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the selection process, which may include interviews, employment background check, pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness‑for‑duty test (for some positions).
• Ability to operate lift trucks safely and follow lock‑out procedures.

Pay

Pay begins at $23.63 per hour.

Schedule

Shifts are 12 hours on a 2‑2‑3 pattern, rotating from days to nights every 4 weeks.

Benefits

Domtar offers competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths, and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.