Posted 22 days ago
Sawmill Operator, Thunder Bay Sawmill
@ Domtar Products
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
Domtar is hiring a full-time permanent Sawmill Operator (Level 3) at its Thunder Bay Sawmill to safely run assigned sawmill equipment while maximizing quality and production. The work runs on a rotating 12-hour, 4-days-on/4-days-off schedule at $32.57 per hour plus a night shift premium. Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, a CAAT Pension Plan with employer contribution, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Pay:
$32.57 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate assigned sawmill equipment safely and monitor its use
- Comply with health, safety and environmental standards
- Ensure cleanliness and safety of assigned factory areas
- Ensure product quality meets standards and customer requirements
- Perform repetitive manual tasks such as piling lumber, shoveling and lifting up to 50 lbs
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Experience with or around manufacturing machinery (asset: industrial, manufacturing, construction or labour)
- Uncompromising approach to safety
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating 4-on/4-off shifts
- Reliable transportation to the Thunder Bay Sawmill
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 48 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Domtar Products
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Full company description
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products. Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products. Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu. Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
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- Reported office locations
- 100 Kingsley Park Dr, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715, US
- 234 Kingsley Park Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715-6476, US
- 395, de Maisonneuve West, Montreal, Quebec, CA
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- Other recorded names
- Domtar Products
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Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Fort Mill, South Carolina |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1848 |
| Specialties | Paper ManufacturingPaper DistributionPulp ManufacturingPulp and PaperPaperPulpManufacturingForestrySustainabilityEngineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 158 |
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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 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Sawmill Operator, Thunder Bay Sawmill. This job is full-time permanent.
As a Sawmill Operator (Level 3) you will be responsible to provide safe operation of your assigned sawmill equipment to work in a safe and productive manner to maximize quality and production while minimizing unscheduled downtime.
What you gain by working with us:
- Base salary of $32.57 per hour, with night shift addition of $.75 per hour
- Overtime hours and Sundays paid at time and a half
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, disability, etc.)
- CAAT Pension Plan with employer contribution
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Product Bonus Program
- Training, development, and support to aid in career growth
Your responsibilities:
- Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards
- Ensure the cleanliness and safety of your assigned areas of the factory
- As required operate equipment safely and monitor their use
- Ensure that product quality meets our standards and customer requirements
- Work will require your ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods of time, including, but not limited to, piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, shoveling, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs
- Experience with and/or around manufacturing machinery and equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Ideal profile:
- Grade 12 High School diploma or equivalent
- Industrial, manufacturing, construction, or labour experience is an asset.
- You are 18 years and older
- Your uncompromising approach to safety is recognized
- Effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 4-days-on/4-days-off schedule
- Reliable transportation to and from the Thunder Bay Sawmill (156 Darrel Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON)
- You can lift and manipulate heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds)
- You are interested in the industrial environment and are resourceful
Your team:
- Reporting to the Sawmill / Planer Supervisor, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.
Reason for Posting: This is a replacement position.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today! In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.
Our Thunder Bay Sawmill is located at 156 Darrel Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON. The community of Thunder Bay is located in Northwest Ontario. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/ or www.visitthunderbay.com)
Domtar is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
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.
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