General Labour - Production Worker

Smurfit Westrock; Calgary; On-site; CAD 3,995,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $29.17/hour

Wage progression up to $31.86/hour

Shift premium on afternoons and midnig

Benefits upon hire

Pension after six months

Training opportunities

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking Production Workers for their Calgary, Alberta facility. You will be part of a team producing quality corrugated products in a safe environment, following specifications and performing routine quality checks.

The role involves rotating shifts, heavy lifting, and standing for long periods. Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Have basic math skills and are mechanically inclined.
• Physically fit and able to perform required duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate and participate in the daily production of quality corrugated products.
• Follow order specs and any special requirements with accuracy.
• Perform quality checks in line with Smurfit Westrock production standards.
• Work with rotating shifts to meet production schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical inclination

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

General Labour - Production Worker

Production Worker, Calgary Alberta

What does Smurfit Westrock do?

Smurfit Westrock is a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions to customers across the globe. Have you ever ordered pizza that arrived hot and fresh at your doorstep, or an item online that you were excited to receive and open? If so, there is a good chance that the corrugated box it came in was made in one of our Smurfit Westrock facilities. If you are looking for a rewarding career at a company that provides room for growth, has safety and sustainability built into its DNA, and values diversity and inclusion, then you have come to the right place.

Career Opportunity

Production Workers working in our safe and clean manufacturing facility are the key to ensuring quality corrugated boxes are produced for our customers.

You will be part of a team responsible for the daily production of quality corrugated products in a safe and efficient manner. You will, together with your team members, demonstrate attention to detail by ensuring order specs and special requirements are accurately followed and perform quality checks according to Smurfit Westrock’s production requirements.

The daily physical requirements included stair climbing, repetitive heavy lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, lifting, moving, stacking corrugated boxes through various machines. Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in the summer months.

To be considered for this position, you must be able to work, as part of a team, 8-hours per day with a weekly rotating shift; midnights 11:00 pm – 7:00 am; afternoons 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm and days 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment medical, and a clear drug test.

Why Work With Smurfit Westrock

• Starting wage $29.17/hour
• Wage opportunity up to $31.86/hour as your career progresses as a Production Worker
• Shift premium for hours worked on afternoon and midnight shifts ($0.90 and $1.35/hour respectively)
• Benefits upon hire
• Pension plan after six months of employment
• An Employer that cares about your health and safety and follows best disinfecting and social distancing practices
• Training opportunities to work on different machines.
• A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence
• career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

What You Need To Work At Smurfit Westrock

• High school diploma
• Valid Driver’s License
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Have basic math skills and are mechanically inclined
• Physically fit
• Able to work shifts with a weekly rotation
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing / warehouse environment is an asset however not necessary

As a global company, you will find our boxes worldwide! Next time you get a box, turn it around and see if you can find the Smurfit Westrock stamp!

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.