Production Worker

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.

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.

Career Opportunity:

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. 

Benefits:

• 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
• Attention to detail
• 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.

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.

General Information

Job ID

ATR66243

Posting Job Title

Production Worker

Locations

MB Winnipeg

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

06-Oct-2026

Relocation Support

No