Machine Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Pension with company match

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks a Production Machine Operator for our new Tube facility. The role involves safely setting up, calibrating, and operating tube forming machines to produce precise cylindrical tubes to strict specs.

Training will occur in Italy for 2–3 weeks before returning to Canada. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and prefer minimal supervision in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Tube manufacturing experience considered a strong asset.
• Folding carton gluing or die-cutting experience preferred.
• General manufacturing experience preferred.
• Machine setup experience preferred.
• Safety-oriented mindset with consistent adherence to safety protocols.
• Team-focused with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and email.
• Proficient in basic measurement tools, including calipers, verniers, and metric/imperial tape measures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate tube forming machines to convert paperboard into tubes.
• Maintain safety and quality in a fast-paced production environment.
• Work with a new startup plant and collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tube manufacturing experience

Gluing or die-cutting experience

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Machine setup

Basic computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Smurfit Westrock has a job opportunity at our NEW Tube facility in Mississauga, Ontario. We are looking for a Production Machine Operator to join our new facility.

We are searching for candidates that can speak Italian and are willing to travel to Italy for 2 to 3 weeks to learn and train how to operate the machine. The candidates will then return to our Mississauga facility where they will be part of a new start up plant and operator the Tube Machine.

Position Overview

The Tube Form Machine Operator is responsible for safely setting up, calibrate, and operate tube forming machines to convert raw paperboard into precise cylindrical tubes according to strict customer and job specifications in a fast‑paced production environment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. The ideal candidate excels in a team setting, requires minimal supervision, and brings hands‑on experience with manufacturing machinery.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Tube manufacturing experience considered a strong asset
• Folding carton gluing or die‑cutter experience preferred
• General manufacturing experience preferred
• Machine setup experience preferred
• Safety‑oriented mindset with consistent adherence to safety protocols
• Team‑focused with the ability to work collaboratively
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and email
• Proficient in basic measurement tools, including calipers, verniers, and metric/imperial tape measures
• Pay Rate: Operator - $33/hour

Why Work With Smurfit Westrock

• Benefits from the first day of hire
• Pension plan from the first day of hire (with up to 7% company match)
• An inclusive environment where excellence, safety and health and wellness are part of everyday daily work

Smurfit Westrock 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 Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.