Production Worker

Smurfit Westrock; Guelph; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage 25.14 CAD/hour

Shift premiums: Afternoon 0.50, Night

Benefits from first day of employment

Pension plan after six months (7% with

Wellness coach on-site

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Ontario is seeking Production Workers to keep our corrugated box manufacturing running smoothly. You will work as a team to meet production targets, operate and monitor machines, and handle cardboard through various stages while prioritizing safety and quality.

We offer night shifts currently, with opportunities for days or afternoons based on business needs. Applicants must pass a background check and pre-employment medical to join our WestRock family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and physical fitness.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to shifts.
• Positive attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Operate and monitor production equipment for corrugated boxes.
• Push, pull, lift, move and stack cardboard through machines.
• Maintain safety and quality while on shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Physically fit

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

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.

What does Smurfit Westrock do?

We are a manufacturing facility that makes corrugated boxes. Nothing fancy, but everyone needs boxes and we are busy! We make boxes for some of the world’s largest suppliers, and we need people who want a career in manufacturing to be part of our Smurfit Westrock family.

Career Opportunity

Production Workers that work in our manufacturing facility are the key to ensuring quality cardboard boxes are produced for our customers. Working as a team, you will ensure production targets are met and that you and your co-workers are working safely. Daily tasks included pushing, pulling, lifting, moving, stacking cardboard through various machines.

To be considered for this position, you must be able to work Monay – Friday, 8-hours/day on one of the following shifts – Dayshift, Afternoon, or Nightshift (to be determined based on business needs). Our current openings are for night shift.

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

Why Work With WestRock

• Starting wage - $25.14/hour (Afternoon Shift Premium $0.50, Nightshift Premium $0.75)
• A great Management Team and experienced peers to help you along the way
• Benefits from first day of employment
• Pension plan after six months of employment (up to 7% with company match)
• Celebration lunches and BBQ’s
• Family social club events and company golf tournament
• An Employer that cares about health and safety and have a wellness coach on-site
• Training opportunities to work on different machines
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence

What You Need To Work At WestRock

• High school diploma
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Mechanical aptitude
• Physically fit
• Able to work different shifts when required

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

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.