Entry-Level Production/Labor Pool Utility

Nekoosa Mill

Production – Labor Pool Utility

Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 5,800 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. 

Through our values of agility, caring and innovation, we constantly find better ways to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities. 

Domtar’s Nekoosa, Wisconsin pulp & paper mill is currently seeking hourly, entry-level production workers who have a safety mindset. Our career progression provides opportunities to gain experience and develop skills in the pulp and paper-making manufacturing technologies while increasing your earnings.  

Workers in the entry level labor pool are assigned to operating and service departments to assist with extra workload, cover absences, and supplement crews required to meet unusual changes in the workload. Job duties may include but are not limited to; operation of machinery, forklift/clamp truck operating and general housekeeping.  

New employees earn $28.70 an hour plus shift differential while working in entry level positions. The rate of pay is determined by the position the employee works in that day. Domtar offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) with company match. Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the hire date. New hires earn one week of paid vacation after six months of employment and an additional week after one year of service. Domtar also recognizes 11 paid holidays. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years full or part-time work/school experience within the last 4 years.
• Must be available to work rotating 12-hour, '4 on 4 off', shifts that include weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.
• Must be able to perform typical physical aspects of the job, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, twisting, reaching, navigating stairs.

• Ability to pass computer-based aptitude testing, panel interview, pre-employment physical capabilities test, pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, and a background check.

Critical Competencies for Success: 

• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making and communication skills.
• Basic math, reading comprehension, writing and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a hot and humid environment.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, and work in a team environment.
• Tuition reimbursement offered after one year of service.