Stacker

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, delivering high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce of 14,000 individuals is dedicated to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across facilities in Canada and the United States.

About the role

A Stacker in a tissue manufacturing company organizes, packs, and stacks finished tissue products (such as toilet paper, paper towels, or napkins) from production lines onto pallets for shipment. This role ensures products are properly arranged, inspected, and prepared in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manual or Automated Stacking: Hand-stack or manage automated stacking of packaged tissue products onto pallets according to specific patterns.
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect products for defects, such as damaged packaging, tears, or misaligned paper.
• Pallet Management: Wrap, label, and secure completed pallets for shipment.
• Machine Assistance: Assist machine operators by clearing jams or feeding materials into machines.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and safe work area, including removing trash, sweeping, and operating compactors for waste paper.
• Inventory Control: Count finished goods and verify them against factory orders.

Requirements

• Frequently lift, push, or pull products weighing between 30 and 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk for long periods (often 12-hour shifts).
• Work in a manufacturing environment that may be loud or dusty.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, or overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience is preferred but not always required (entry-level roles available).
• Ability to follow safety procedures, work in a team, and perform basic math for counting.
• Experience with hand pump trucks or forklift certification may be a plus.

Examples of Roles

• Hand Stacker: Focuses on manual palletizing at the end of the line.
• Stacker/Packer: Combines packing and stacking duties.
• Stocker Operator: Tends to automated machines.

Candidates will be required to complete a selection process that may include interviews, background checks, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, reference verifications, aptitude tests, and fitness-for-duty assessments.