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Labourer - Shift Work - Entry Level

  • Port Mellon, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 21, 2026
  • 1 position

$37 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by
Dec 1, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The employee is responsible for general mill duties including housekeeping, equipment operation, and maintaining safety standards across the facility. They must be prepared to perform manual tasks in various weather conditions as part of a rotating shift schedule.

Job details

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. Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corporation is currently recruiting for entry level labouring positions. Labour 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, equipment operation, and other general mill duties as assigned or required. The duties depend on the priority of the assignments. A successful applicant must be willing and able to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation, including working a 12-hour rotating shift which includes weekends and holidays. This is a bargaining unit position with a starting wage rate of $37.20/hr and applicable shift premiums. All PPE will be provided. A competitive and comprehensive benefits package includes extended health & dental, vision care and pension plan included. Summary and Responsibilities: Ensure the cleanliness and safety of your assigned area Comply with health, safety and environmental standards Complete other duties as assigned Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule An uncompromising approach to safety for yourself and your co-workers Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods of time; included, but not limited to standing for long hours, walking, shoveling, climbing stairs, bending and lifting Ability to work with or around machinery and equipment You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that will include aptitude tests, reference verifications and panel interviews. 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. Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills. To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

What you’ll do

The employee is responsible for general mill duties including housekeeping, equipment operation, and maintaining safety standards across the facility. They must be prepared to perform manual tasks in various weather conditions as part of a rotating shift schedule.

Requirements

Applicants must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends and holidays in an industrial mill environment. The role requires the physical ability to perform repetitive manual tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Benefits

  • Extended health
  • Dental care
  • Vision care
  • Pension plan
  • Competitive compensation

Listed skills

  • Housekeeping · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Housekeeping
  • Equipment operation
  • Manual labor
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication
  • Collaborative work
  • Lifting
  • Stamina
  • Operational Excellence
  • Environment Health And Safety
  • Effective Communication
  • Machinery
  • Cleanliness
  • Packaging And Labeling
  • Lifting Ability
  • Optometry
  • Equipment Operation

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Logistics
  • Shift Worker
  • Laborer
  • Manufacturing Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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