General Production (Slitting)

Winpak • Winnipeg, MB

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a General Production worker, you will be responsible for safely operating the manual core recycling cutter, preparing reusable cores to support production requirements. This role also operates stretch wrapping equipment, performs routine maintenance on the wrapping units, and assists with packaging and material handling activities. As production needs require, the General Production worker provides support on the main slitters while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, housekeeping, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Good aptitude for machines.
• 6+ months of experience with hand tools, including tape measures.
• Ability to take instruction and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good mathematical skills and ability.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate manual core cutting equipment to prepare reusable cores according to production requirements.
• Review production schedules and determine core cutting priorities to support upcoming jobs.
• Recycle used cores by cutting them into reusable sizes while minimizing material waste.
• Maintain accurate production records using Excel and communicate updates to supervisors as required.
• Collect, prepare, and stretch wrap finished pallets to company quality and packaging standards.
• Apply pallet labels, cardboard, and protective wrap to ensure products are packaged for safe shipment.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely when required.
• Complete required production paperwork and maintain accurate core cutting schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety procedures and standard operating practices.
• Collaborate with team members, assist with training new employees, and support continuous improvement, quality, and food safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical & prescription coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.
• Additional voluntary life insurance for yourself.
• Short term and long term disability benefit coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED