Production Worker

Smurfit-Westrock; Guelph; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Pension plan after 6 months

Company events and socials

Wellness on-site coach

Machine training

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Ontario, Canada, is hiring production workers to operate and monitor corrugated-box manufacturing lines. You will push, pull, lift, move, and stack cardboard through machines while supporting a safe, efficient production environment.

Starting wage is $25.14/hour with shift premiums. Roles include day, afternoon, or night shifts; successful applicants undergo background checks and pre-employment medicals. Company benefits start on the first day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude and being physically able.
• Able to work different shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Push, pull, lift, move and stack cardboard through various machines.
• Ensure production targets are met and that safety is prioritized.
• Work as part of a team to maintain quality and efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Mechanical aptitude

Physically fit

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

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
• 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.