Hiring Event - Production Workers Fri, Oct 2, 2026

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.

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. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by October 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.

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.