General Labour - Production Worker

About the Company

Smurfit Westrock is a global packaging leader focused on sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The company supports customers around the world with products designed to solve complex packaging needs, while operating with a strong emphasis on safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect. Its culture also highlights sustainability, inclusion, and employee growth.

Role Overview

As a Production Worker in Calgary, Alberta, you will contribute to the manufacture of corrugated boxes in a clean, safe production environment. This role is centered on keeping daily output on track, meeting quality standards, and making sure production specifications are followed accurately.

What You’ll Do

• Support the team in producing corrugated packaging products efficiently and safely each day.
• Follow order instructions and any special production requirements with close attention to detail.
• Carry out quality inspections in line with company production standards.
• Handle physically demanding tasks such as climbing stairs, lifting, pushing, pulling, stacking, squatting, and moving boxes through production equipment.
• Work rotating 8-hour shifts across days, afternoons, and midnights as scheduled.
• Operate in hot conditions during summer months when required by the work environment.

Shift Schedule

The position follows a weekly rotating shift pattern with 8-hour shifts. Shift timings include midnight shift from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, afternoon shift from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and day shift from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Screening and Job Conditions

Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment medical evaluation, and a clear drug test. A further drug screening will be completed after a conditional offer is made and before employment begins.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting wage is $29.17 per hour, with progression up to $31.86 per hour as experience and performance grow. In addition, the role includes shift premiums of $0.90 per hour for afternoon shifts and $1.35 per hour for midnight shifts. Benefits are available upon hire, and pension coverage begins after six months of employment. The company also provides training on different machines and promotes a workplace built around health, safety, sustainability, and inclusion.

Values and Workplace Culture

Smurfit Westrock describes itself as an employer that prioritizes employee well-being, safe working practices, and environmental responsibility. The management team is committed to Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence, and the organization aims to offer long-term growth within a global packaging business.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Additional Notes

The company encourages applicants who can work collaboratively, follow procedures carefully, and manage the physical demands of a manufacturing setting. Prior experience in manufacturing or warehousing can be helpful, but it is not mandatory.