Production Worker

Smurfit Westrock; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits and pension

Safe work environment

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Mississauga is seeking a Production Worker to help create and assemble printing plates for our packaging operations. The role involves standing, walking, lifting and operating in a fast-paced plant environment across three shifts: Days, Afternoons and Nights.

You will read docket instructions and specs, document entries, and collaborate with teammates to meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Read and understand docket instructions, manufacturing specs and printing specifications.
• Basic computer skills to record entries into software program.
• Willingness to cross-train within the production department
• Follow all safety and quality control processes
• Ability to interact effectively with other staff and customers.
• Fully understand the safety procedures of the department/plant and participate where possible
• Maintain a clean and safe working area

Responsibilities

• Meet production targets as a team and ensure safe operations.
• Operate/assist in creating and assembling printing plates.
• Be physically fit for standing, walking, lifting and reaching.
• Work across three shifts: Days, Afternoons and Nights.

Skills

Read and understand docket

Basic computer skills

Cross-train willingness

Safety and quality adherence

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures understanding

Clean and safe work habits

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?

Smurfit Westrock is one of the largest and most respected packaging companies in the world. Our Mississauga facility manufactures the printing plates that are used by other Smurfit Westrock facilities to do the printing on cardboard boxes. Have you ever ordered pizza or purchased something online? There is a good chance that it was a Smurfit Westrock box made at one of our facilities.

We are hiring a Production Worker to create and assemble printing plates. We have 7 different jobs in our facility and you will have the opportunity to learn different skills and contribute the production goals.

Working as a team, you will ensure production targets are met and that you and your co-workers are working safely. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and have a strong work ethic.

To be considered for the position, you must have a strong work ethic, be physically fit as the job requires standing, walking, lifting and reaching.

Our facility has 3 shifts; Days 5:00am – 1:00pm, Afternoons 1:00pm – 9:00pm and Nights 9:00pm – 5:00am. You must be able to work a steady shift which will be determined at time of hire.

Job Qualifications

• Read and understand docket instructions, manufacturing specs and printing specifications.
• Basic computer skills to record entries into software program.
• Willingness to cross-train within the production department
• Follow all safety and quality control processes
• Ability to interact effectively with other staff and customers.
• Fully understand the safety procedures of the department/plant and participate where possible
• Maintain a clean and safe working area

Why work at WestRock

• Competitive hourly rate, benefits and pension plan
• A great team to help you along the way
• An employer dedicated to Health and Safety
• 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

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $28.98.

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.