Production Worker

Smurfit Westrock Company; Milton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $24/hour

Benefits from first day of employment

Pension plan from day one

Wellness coach on-site

Training on different machines

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Milton, Canada, is seeking Production Technicians for a full-time, 12-hour rotating shift. The role requires teamwork, mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety.

A criminal background check and pre-employment medical are required, with an hourly starting wage of $24 and progression to higher rates over time. Company benefits begin on day one, including a pension plan and wellness support, with opportunities to train on different machines within a global packaging

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude and physical fitness.
• Able to work continental shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure quality cardboard boxes.
• Meet production targets while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Push, pull, lift and move materials through machines and workstations.
• Assist co-workers as part of a collaborative manufacturing team.

Job description

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.

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 an 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


• 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. The application window is expected to close by September 30, 2026.

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.

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