General Labour - Production Worker

Avature; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading global packaging company is looking for a General Labour - Production Worker in Calgary, offering a starting wage of $28.32 per hour. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and the production of quality corrugated boxes. Ideal candidates are physically fit and possess a high school diploma, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Shift premiums for afternoon and midnight shifts

Pension plan after six months of employment

Training opportunities for machine operation

Health and safety-focused management

Benefits upon hire

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Prior manufacturing experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the daily production of corrugated products.
• Perform quality checks according to production requirements.
• Tolerate physical demands such as heavy lifting and stair climbing.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical inclination

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

Job ID

ATR53066

Posting Job Title

General Labour - Production Worker

Locations

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

10-Jul-2025

Relocation Support

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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.

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 $28.32 / hour
• Wage opportunity up to $30.93 / hr as your career progresses as a Production Worker
• Shift premium for hours worked on afternoon and midnight shifts ($0.90 and $1.30 / hr 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
• 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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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