Labor Pool

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 Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Labor Pool. This job is full-time permanent.

The fundamental purpose of the hourly production (Labor Pool, part of a collective bargaining unit) position is to provide relief for openings in job families, to fill in for vacations, personal days, other leave situations. Labor pool employees may be assigned to all areas of the mill as needed. The position is responsible for a variety of job activities, including but not limited to housekeeping, cleaning out and preparing rail cars for shipment, operating rolling stock and other general mill duties as assigned or required. The duties depend on the priority of the assignments. 

Position Requirements: 

• Must possess a personal dedication to working safely, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence 
• Must provide proof of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) 
• Must be willing and able to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation, including working a 12-hour rotating shift: Currently a “4-on 4-off” shift, consisting of two 12-hour days, followed by two 12-hour nights, then four consecutive days off before repeating sequence and be willing to work overtime. 
• Must have two years’ work experience (heavy industrial preferred) or equivalent college/military experience during the last 4 years.
    

Domtar Paper Company LLC offers the following competitive wage & benefits package: 

Domtar offers competitive wages starting at $24.31/hour with the opportunity of earning set up rate for qualified positions under the pay for skills compensation model. A range of benefits are offered, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401(k) with company match. Benefits are effective 1st of the Month following your hire date. Successful New Hires will earn (1) week of Paid Vacation at 6 Months of Employment and will be eligible for an additional week of Vacation after 1 year of Service; and will also receive (12) Paid Holidays annually. Domtar is a supporter in development and continuing education. 

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.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.