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Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Production Worker, Calgary Alberta

What does WestRock do?

WestRock is a 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 corrugated box it came in was made in one of our 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 safe and clean manufacturing facility are the key to ensuring quality corrugated boxes are produced for our customers.

You will be part of a team responsible for the daily production of quality corrugated products in a safe and efficient manner. You will, together with your team members, demonstrate attention to detail by ensuring order specs and special requirements are accurately followed and performing quality checks according to WestRock’s production requirements.

The daily physical requirements included stair climbing, repetitive lifting , squatting, pushing, pulling, lifting, moving, and stacking corrugated boxes through various machines. Must be able to tolerate warm temperatures in the summer months.

To be considered for this position, you must be able to work, as part of a team, 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 provide a satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment medical, and a clear drug test.

Why Work With WestRock

• An Employer that cares about your health and safety and follows the best disinfecting and social distancing practices.
• Wage opportunity up to $29.30/hr as your career progresses as a Production Worker
• Pension plan after six months of employment
• Shift premium for hours worked on afternoon and midnight shifts ($0.85 and $1.25/hr respectively)
• Benefits following completion of the probationary period; 480 hours
• Training opportunities to work on different machines.
• A management team committed to WestRock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence
• Starting wage $26.82/hour
• Career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.

What You Need To Work At WestRock

• Have basic math skills and are mechanically inclined
• High school diploma
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment is an asset however not necessary
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Physically fit
• Able to work shifts with a weekly rotation
• Attention to detail

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 WestRock stamp!

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.