Hiring Event - Production Workers Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Smurfit Westrock; Milton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $24/hour

Benefits from first day of employment

Pension plan from first day

Wellness coach on-site

Training on different machines

Company events and social clubs

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Milton, Ontario, is hosting a production technician hiring event. You will contribute to manufacturing cardboard boxes, working as a team to hit targets while maintaining safety.

The role requires a willingness to learn and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks on a 12-hour rotating shift. Starting at $24/hour with progression to $26 after 6 months and $33.10/hour after one year, the position offers benefits from day one, a pension plan and opportunities to train

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safety rules.
• Attention to detail and mechanical aptitude for manufacturing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Push, pull, lift, move and stack cardboard through various machines.
• Work as a team to meet production targets and maintain safety.
• Operate in 12-hour rotating shifts and support continuous manufacturing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hiring Event - Production Workers, Milton, ON - Friday, October 2, 2026

What does Smurfit Westrock do?

We are a manufacturing facility that makes corrugated boxes. Nothing fancy, but everyone needs boxes and we are busy! We make boxes for some of the world’s largest suppliers and we need people who want a career in manufacturing to be part of our Smurfit Westrock family.

Career Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock, Milton Corrugated Plant, is having a hiring event on Friday, October 2, 2026. Applicants will be contacted and given an interview time. The hiring event will consist of an interview and assessment.

Production Workers, or as we call them, Production Technicians, that work in our manufacturing facility are the key to ensuring quality cardboard boxes are produced for our customers. Working as a team, you will ensure production targets are met and that you and your co-workers are working safely. Daily tasks included pushing, pulling, lifting, moving, stacking cardboard through various machines.

To be considered for this position, you must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift and committed to a full time, permanent job.

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check and pre-employment medical.

Why work with Smurfit Westrock:

• Starting wage $24/hour, $26 after 6 months, $33.10/hour at one year

• A great Management Team and experienced peers to help you along the way

• Benefits from first day of employment

• Pension plan from the first day of employment (up to 7% with company match)

• Celebration lunches and BBQ’s

• Family social club events and company golf tournament

• An Employer that cares about health and safety and have a wellness coach on-site

• Training opportunities to work on different machines

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

• A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence

What you need to work at Smurfit Westrock:

• High school diploma

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

• Mechanical aptitude

• Physically fit

• Able to work continental shifts

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $24.00.

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Smurfit Westrock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.