Production Worker

Avature; Winnipeg; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a Production Worker for their Winnipeg facility. The role involves ensuring the quality production of cardboard boxes in a safe environment. Successful candidates will work rotating shifts and must meet physical demands. Benefits include immediate health coverage and a pension plan after six months.

Benefits

Benefits effective immediately on hire date

Pension plan (RRSP / DPSP) after six months

Shift premium for afternoon and midnight shifts

Training opportunities

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%

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment is an asset.
• Able to work shifts with a weekly rotation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily production of quality corrugated products.
• Perform quality checks according to production requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Physically fit

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Clamp Truck

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Production Worker - Winnipeg, MB

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 cardboard 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 with a weekly rotating shift; 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 $21.60/hour
• Wages opportunity up to $30.07/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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.