Slitting: Assistant

**Winpak Division** is seeking an **Assistant** to join the **Slitting Department** based out of Winnipeg on the 8-hour rotating shift. In this role you will assist the operators in the safe operation of the slitters and ensure quality and production are maintained.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist the Operators with the preparation of orders.
- Assist the Operators with the running of the slitter with emphasis on the manual aspects associated with the operation of the machine.
- Assist with simple routine maintenance on the machines.
- Operate the doctoring machine
- Operate forklift and/or pallet jack equipment to move materials within the department.

**Required Qualifications**:

- 1+ years of experience clearly communicating with team members both verbal and written.
- Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts as required including days, nights, and afternoons.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg).
- 6+ months of experience with hand and/or power tools.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- 6+ months of experience with equipment and/or machinery (not limited to lawn mowers, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, cranes, balers).
- 6+ months of experience in manufacturing and/or production environment.

**Additional Details**:

- The Slitting Assistant position is 100% onsite, working on the production floor.
- We are located in Murray Industrial Park. There are limited bus services to this location.

**8-Hour Shift Rotation**:

- Week 1 - Monday to Friday 7:00 - 3:00 (days)
- Week 2 - Monday to Friday 23:00 - 7:00 (nights)
- Week 3 - Monday to Friday 3:00 - 23:00 (afternoons)
- Week 4 - Repeat rotation starting at week 1

**Why Winpak?**

Winpak is a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

**What do we offer?**
Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

Our benefit package includes the following:

- 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.

**At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values.** We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer,** we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.