Job Description
Production Assistant
City:  Winnipeg
Province/State:  Manitoba
Posting Start Date:  9/29/26

Welcome to Cascades

 

Are you energized by hands-on work, machinery, and being part of a production team that takes pride in safety and quality? Bring your positive attitude, problem-solving skills, and drive to meet production goals in a manufacturing environment where continuous improvement and teamwork matter.

Join us as a Production Assistant in Winnipeg and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

 

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

  • Hourly wage of $18.19 - After 4 months $19.07
  • Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
  • 6 day schedule - Mon-Wed (7 a.m.-7 p.m.) Thurs-Sat (7 a.m.-7 p.m.) Sun-Wed (7 p.m.-7 a.m.) Wed-Sat (7 p.m.-7 a.m.)
  • A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
  • Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
  • Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
  • Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded

What you’ll do

 

As a Production Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape. Your day-to-day:

  • Put safety first and help promote a safe work environment.
  • Support quality standards and 5S initiatives while taking pride in the work you produce.
  • Work toward meeting or exceeding production targets and objectives.
  • Participate in continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and offering suggestions.
  • Promote Cascades values and philosophy in your day-to-day work.
  • Contribute to a positive team environment and work effectively with employees and customers.

Your strengths as a Production Assistant:

You are a natural fit for this role if you have:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • An energetic and enthusiastic approach, balanced with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Previous experience working with machinery.
  • Previous manufacturing experience.
  • A strong record of reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Forklift and/or warehouse experience is an asset.
  • Experience in the corrugated packaging industry is an asset.
  • Availability and flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including 12-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying noise and temperature levels.

 

If you bring as much heart to who you are as to what you do, we can't wait to meet you!

 

Apply now and join our team as Production Assistant in Winnipeg.

 

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

 

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Information at a Glance

Discover Cascades

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With 60 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success. 

You are our greatest strength!