Production Worker - Afternoon Shift

About the Company

Smurfit Westrock is a global packaging company focused on sustainable paper-based solutions. The organization aims to solve complex packaging needs with efficient, scalable products while operating with a strong commitment to safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect.

Role Overview

This position is in a corrugated box manufacturing plant in Guelph, Ontario. The facility produces cardboard boxes for major customers, and the team is looking for people interested in building a long-term career in manufacturing.

What You Will Do

As a production worker, you will help keep the line moving and support the delivery of quality boxes for customers. You will work with others to meet production goals while maintaining a safe workplace.

• Handle materials by pushing, pulling, lifting, moving, and stacking cardboard.
• Operate around different machines as part of the production flow.
• Work with the team to achieve daily output targets.
• Follow safety practices and contribute to a safe work environment.

Shift Details

This role requires availability Monday to Friday for 8-hour shifts. Shifts may include day, afternoon, or night schedules depending on business requirements. The current hiring need is for the afternoon shift.

Pay and Benefits

• Base wage of $25.14 per hour.
• Afternoon shift premium of $0.50 per hour.
• Night shift premium of $0.75 per hour.
• Benefits start on the first day of employment.
• Pension plan available after six months, with company matching of up to 7%.
• Training to learn different machines and expand your skills.
• Supportive management and experienced teammates.
• Health and safety focus, including an on-site wellness coach.
• Team events such as celebration lunches, BBQs, family social club activities, and a company golf tournament.
• Opportunity to build a career with a large packaging business that emphasizes sustainability, safety, and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good physical fitness for manual work.
• Flexibility to work different shifts when needed.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check and complete a pre-employment medical assessment. A drug screening is also required after a conditional offer is made and before employment begins.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

Accommodation is available during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities upon request. The employer reviews candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Other Information

This is an existing vacancy. The position pays an hourly rate of $25.14 and the application window is expected to close on May 31, 2026.