Production Worker

Smurfit Westrock; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on hire

Pension plan

RRSP DPSP matching

Shift premiums

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Winnipeg, MB is hiring a Production Worker to join our clean manufacturing facility. You will be part of a team producing quality corrugated products, following order specs and performing quality checks.

This role requires flexibility for shifts, physical stamina, and the ability to work safely. We offer immediate benefits, a pension plan, and opportunities to grow within a global packaging company focused on safety, sustainability and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Physically fit and able to lift/move heavy objects.
• Experience in manufacturing/warehouse is an asset; training provided.
• Forklift or Clamp Truck experience is an asset; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Daily production of quality corrugated products in a safe, efficient manner.
• Follow order specs and special requirements; perform quality checks.
• Operate machines and move cardboard through production lines.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Physical fitness

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Production Worker - Winnipeg, MB

Smurfit Westrock is the 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 cardboard 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.

What does Smurfit Westrock do?

Smurfit Westrock is the 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 cardboard 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 clean manufacturing facility are the key to ensuring quality corrugated boxes are produced for our customers.

Working as a team, you are responsible for the daily production of quality corrugated products in a safe and efficient manner. You will 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 cardboard 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 Monday – Friday, 8-hours per day; 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 have satisfactory criminal background check results, pre-employment medical results and a Clear Drug Test. Smurfit Westrock pays for these services.

Why work with Smurfit Westrock:

• Starting wage $22.27/hour
• Wage opportunity up to $31.00/hr as your career progresses as a Production Worker
• Shift premium for hours worked on afternoon and midnight shifts ($1.05 and $1.35/hr respectively)
• Benefits effective immediately on hire date
• Pension plan (RRSP / DPSP) after six months of employment
• An Employer that cares about your health and safety
• Training opportunities to work on different machines.
• A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• Dental, Medical and Vision Care
• Health Care Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer matched RRSP up to 7%

What you need to work at Smurfit Westrock:

• High school diploma
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Basic math skills
• Physically fit
• Able to work shifts with a weekly rotation
• Experience working in a manufacturing / warehouse environment is an asset (Training will be provided)
• Forklift or Clamp Truck experience is an asset (Training can be provided)

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.