Production Tech
Domtar · Brownsville, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Packaging
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- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Domtar (packaging) in Brownsville, TN.
- Tools it names
- Packaging lines
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 97%
- Lean 39%
- Root cause 36%
- 5S 33%
- Six Sigma 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from DomtarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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 Brownsville, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Production Tech . This job is full-time permanent.
Statement of Role
Reporting to the crew leader, packaging line technician maintains the packaging line and works closely with the sheeter operator and crew leader to ensure production is safe, efficient, and performed at the lowest possible cost. The production environment is climate controlled. Production shifts are 12 hour shifts, operating 7-7 on a 2-2-3 schedule, rotating from days to nights every 4 weeks.
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Routine Primary Daily Tasks
- •Ensure that all housekeeping problems made on your shift are cleaned up.
- •Mop or sweep around the packaging equipment as necessary to maintain a clean and safe operation.
- •Fill glue bins daily.
- •Dump trash and trash bins.
- •Blow out each piece of equipment Daily (you will be allowed 20min) this is to be preformed at 5 o’clock each day.
- •Make and remove Corrugated bail if needed.
- •Have the next set-up ready for the next shift.
- •Perform Extra housekeeping tasks as directed by the crew leader.
- •Work as a member of a team under team concept (to include the large plant team as well as shift teams).
- •Know and abide by all general plant rules, policies and procedures.
- •Properly train other employees at your classification.
Quality
- •Perform all assigned quality control duties (forms are in Poka) and assist other crew members in monitoring quality.
- •Ensure materials that may contaminate scrap paper are disposed of properly.
- •Understand all quality control specifications.
- •Never knowingly ship any defective product.
- •Maintain good housekeeping in package area, keeping aisles and floors free of materials and equipment clean.
Production
- •Troubleshoot problems immediately and implement correction action. Notify your crew leader if electrical or mechanical help is required to minimize downtime.
- •Assist the sheeter operator with operations, such as clearing sheeter jams, starting sheeter up, and collecting school grade.
- •Control and reduce lost time on package line.
- •Control cost.
- •Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
- •Always leave relief in good operating condition.
- •Give proper relief as designated by the crew leader in areas you are qualified. Maintain area while in relief.
- •Keep lid and body hoppers full.
- •Keep case labeler glue system clean.
- •Keep glue systems full and clean. Keep glue covered.
- •Ensure ream wrap supplies are adequate.
- •Ensure operating supplies are returned to storage after product changes (i.e. labels).
- •Make adjustments to equipment as necessary to maintain a quality product.
- •Check product each hour to ensure quality.
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).
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 .