General Production (Slitting)

Winpak; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and accidental death & dismemberm

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

Winpak is seeking a General Production worker to safely operate core cutting equipment and assist with packaging and material handling on the production floor at Murray Industrial Park in Manitoba. You will support wrap and label processes, maintain accurate records in Excel, and help with training and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is 100% onsite with a weekly rotating shift schedule, offering strong team collaboration and a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Basic aptitude for operating machinery and tools.
• 6+ months of hands-on experience with hand tools.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate manual core cutting equipment according to production requirements.
• Review schedules and determine core cutting priorities to support upcoming jobs.
• Recycle used cores to reusable sizes while minimizing waste.
• Maintain production records using Excel and communicate updates to supervisors.

Skills

Good aptitude for machines

Teamwork and independence

Mathematical skills

Follow instruction

Experience with hand tools

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Forklifts

Job description

As a General Production worker, you will be responsible for safely operating the manual core recycling cutter, preparing reusable cores to support production requirements. This role also operates stretch wrapping equipment, performs routine maintenance on the wrapping units, and assists with packaging and material handling activities. As production needs require, the General Production worker provides support on the main slitters while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, housekeeping, and teamwork.

Position Responsibilities

• Safely operate manual core cutting equipment to prepare reusable cores according to production requirements.
• Review production schedules and determine core cutting priorities to support upcoming jobs.
• Recycle used cores by cutting them into reusable sizes while minimizing material waste.
• Maintain accurate production records using Excel and communicate updates to supervisors as required.
• Collect, prepare, and stretch wrap finished pallets to company quality and packaging standards.
• Apply pallet labels, cardboard, and protective wrap to ensure products are packaged for safe shipment.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely when required.
• Complete required production paperwork and maintain accurate core cutting schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety procedures and standard operating practices.
• Collaborate with team members, assist with training new employees, and support continuous improvement, quality, and food safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Good aptitude for machines.
• 6+ months of experience with hand tools, including tape measures.
• Ability to take instruction and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good mathematical skills and ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous related work experience preferred.

8-Hour Shift Rotation

• Week 1 - Monday to Friday 7:00 - 3:00 (days)
• Week 2 - Monday to Friday 23:00 - 7:00 (nights)
• Week 3 - Monday to Friday 3:00 - 23:00 (afternoons)
• Week 4 - Repeat rotation starting at week 1

Additional Details

• The General Production position is 100% onsite, working on the production floor.
• We are located in Murray Industrial Park. There are limited bus services to this location.

What do we offer?

• Medical & prescription coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.