Friesens Corporation, in Altona, MB, is Canada’s leading book manufacturer, specializing in full-colour coffee table books. They also work on unique projects like boxes and packaging for many top retailers and even sports teams, including projects like the Winnipeg Jets season tickets box, and the Edmonton Oilers packaging and boxes for fan gear, and many more.
As an employee-owned company, Friesens offers competitive salary, profit-sharing, and comprehensive benefits.
“There are a lot of opportunities here right now,” says Dana Bergman, Training and Benefit Administration Coordinator. “Depending on skill levels, we recognize that very few people actually come to us with print and binding experience, but we do a lot of on the job training. We grow employees and their expertise. We love to promote from within, if we have staff who desire development.
“Friesens is very community-minded and loyal. And our staff finds it rewarding to work here. Everyone wants to go home at the end of the day knowing there was value in what they did. If you own part of the company you work at, a company that contributes back to the community you live in, you can be proud of how you contribute to where you live.”
Friesens currently has opportunities for entry level to journeyman machine operators, production support staff, and more. Basic requirements include general skills, as well as strong work ethic and ability to work as a functioning member of a team in a diverse working environment. Any mechanical aptitude and experience, as well as troubleshooting or maintenance of machines, is considered an asset, along with any previous experience in a production environment.
