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- Why should I work at Loewen?
- Do I need manufacturing experience to work at Loewen?
- Is there opportunity for career advancement at Loewen?
- What are the working hours and break periods?
- When and how do I get paid?
- How long is the probation period?
- What is the safety culture at Loewen?
- Who is responsible for safety at Loewen?
- Is there a Health and Safety Department?
- How can I get involved in Health and Safety?
- Does Loewen supply safety equipment to employees?
- What does ergonomics mean and how does it affect me?
- What does the Employee Development team do?
- What training opportunities are there at Loewen?
- Can Employee Development help me with career and education planning?
- What is the Education Subsidy program?
- What types of benefits does Loewen offer?
- Does Loewen have Group Insurance?
- Who qualifies for Group Insurance benefits?
Answers
- Why should I work at Loewen?
At Loewen, you have the opportunity to make a difference. Being part of the Loewen team means that you are part of a culture where diversity is valued through open communication and respect. You are provided with a positive work/life balance, education and development opportunities that allow you to grow and succeed with us.
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- Do I need manufacturing experience to work at Loewen?
No. Loewen provides all new team members with training. Before you start any work there is a two-day orientation that provides you with essential safety knowledge followed by training on using specific tools and machines you’ll be using. Once you complete the orientation, you will be welcomed to your new team and they will continue to provide training for your position. Loewen has a dedicated department for new hires called the Training Cell. Here you can learn at a slower production pace and receive one-on-one coaching from our friendly, encouraging trainers.
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- Is there opportunity for career advancement at Loewen?
Yes. Loewen encourages internal promotions and seeing team members succeed. There are opportunities to build your career no matter what your goals are. At Loewen you have the support and empowerment to challenge yourself at obtaining new skills and training that enable you to apply to various positions or teams within the organization.
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- What are the working hours and break periods?
Hours:
- Day shift works five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
- Evening shift works four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday
- Weekend shift works three 12-hour shifts, Friday through Sunday
Breaks:
Our Steinbach facility has two lunchroom bistros where team members can purchase catered meals and enjoy free coffee, tea and water.
- During an eight-hour shift, team members have one lunch break and two coffee breaks.
- During ten-hour and twelve-hour shifts, team members have one lunch break and three coffee breaks.
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- When and how do I get paid?
All team members receive their pay on a bi-weekly basis through direct deposit.
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- How long is the probation period?
The first three months are considered a qualifying period. At the end of this three-month period, you are considered to be a permanent team member if your performance meets the requirements of the job.
In Manitoba, during the first 30 days either you or Loewen may terminate employment without advance notice. In British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario during the first three months either you or Loewen may terminate employment without advance notice.
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- What is the safety culture at Loewen?
No community can exist without safety and respect. Loewen maintains these basics by hiring good people, providing top training and tools, and establishing an environment of continuous improvement. We also outline our expectations to ensure that personal freedoms and creativity can be enjoyed in an environment of safety and respect.
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- Who is responsible for safety at Loewen?
Everyone! At Loewen, we promote that "Safety - is Our Shared Responsibility". Each team member, leader and contractor is responsible and accountable for working in a safe and healthy manner, reporting all substandard conditions and workplace hazards. Managers are responsible and accountable for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and ensuring that every reasonable precaution is in place to reduce the risk of illness or injury to all Loewen team members.
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- Is there a Health and Safety Department?
Yes. The Health and Safety Department at Loewen is a team committed to providing support and continuous improvement of workplace safety, health and wellness, emergency response, security and environment.
The Health and Safety Department does not work alone. There are several teams within the organization that aid in investigating, consulting and implementing programs, policies and procedures. These groups include:
- Health and Safety Senior Advisory Group (HSSAG) - Consists of Executives, Business Unit Leaders, and Managers
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) - Consists of Business Unit Leaders, Group Leaders, and team members
- Safety Improvement Teams (SIT) - Consists of Group Leaders and team members.
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- How can I get involved in Health and Safety?
Loewen has many opportunities for team members to contribute ideas and be on teams focused on safety.
Safety Improvement Teams
Assist departmental employees to identify, record, examine and evaluate safety and health related issues. As well, promote education and training programs to help develop knowledge of safety and health concerns and the responsibilities of each individual within a department.
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Under the direction of the Executive Safety Committee, Joint Health and Safety Committee members are responsible for: identifying and resolving health and safety concerns, developing health and safety procedures, and promoting a safe workplace.
Targeted Committees and Teams
As required, Loewen will post for development and volunteer opportunities for team members to participate in. Examples of this are the Health and Safety Week committee, Hand Injury team and Ergonomics team.
Crew Talks, Tips and Ideas
Team members can share safety tips, create Crew Talks (weekly safety memos) and submit ways of improving health and safety at Loewen to the Ideas Program.
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- Does Loewen supply safety equipment to employees?
Yes. The type of safety equipment supplied varies on the job being performed but in general, safety eye protection, hearing protection and safety footwear are supplied to all team members working in the manufacturing facility.
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- What does ergonomics mean and how does it affect me?
Ergonomics is commonly used to describe how companies design tasks and work areas to minimize the physical hazards associated with work requirements. However, ergonomics affects everything that involves people. Work systems, sports and leisure, health and safety should all embody ergonomics principles if well designed. It is the applied science of equipment design intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.
At Loewen we think about ergonomics as we design workstations by doing Ergonomic Assessments. Most people are used to ergonomics being related to computer workstations, however ergonomics is applicable to any work environment where a person and a machine or tool interact. When creating or improving a workstation several items are examined:
- Working positions – are there any awkward or static positions?
- Are there high levels of force?
- Are there high levels of repetition?
- Is it a difficult manual handling task?
- Is there too much bending, stretching or effort?
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- What does the Employee Development team do?
The Employee Development team is responsible to partner with you and to assist you in developing the skills you need to be a successful Loewen team member. They offer guidance about continuous education and career advancement. This support is offered through on-site training programs, sponsorship of offsite courses/programs and career counseling.
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- What training opportunities are there at Loewen?
Loewen provides on-site industry courses, business/personal development courses and customized initiatives. To view a list of these courses, please refer to the Career Toolbox section of the website.
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- Can Employee Development help me with career and education planning?
Yes. Employee Development provides a free service to all team members to assist in identifying career and educational opportunities. Whether it’s taking the next step in your career at Loewen, identifying the skills required to meet the needs of a specific job, or determining career goals, Employee Development is here to help. Please see Career Toolbox for more information or how to request a meeting.
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- What is the Education Subsidy program?
Loewen provides financial support to assist team members in enhancing their knowledge and skill set by providing:
- 100% funding for pre-approved role related development
- 50% funding of tuition for pre-approved business related development, up to $500/year
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- What types of benefits does Loewen offer?
Loewen has a variety of benefits that focus on team member work/life balance, health, wellness, career development and everyday perks. For a list of benefits please refer to the Benefits section of the website.
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- Does Loewen have Group Insurance?
A variety of insurance protection options are available to team members. Benefits include life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and dental and health insurance.
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- Who qualifies for Group Insurance benefits?
All full-time, part-time and job share team members who work a minimum of 15 hours per week are eligible.
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