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.

Job Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Flexographic Operator to join our production team in Mississauga. The successful candidate will be safety-focused, dependable, mechanically inclined, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment.

Candidates must be flexible and available to work on either shift

Day Shift (35 hrs)

Afternoon Shift (35 hrs) Midnight Shift (36 hrs)

Overtime and weekend work may be required.

What You Will Be Doing

Prioritize safety and follow all plant health and safety rules, policies, and PPE requirements Operate and maintain flexographic presses and related equipment Perform setups, changeovers, and job preparation Monitor print quality, registration, and color consistency Troubleshoot press and production issues to reduce downtime Follow SOPs, work instructions, and quality standards Complete production, waste, and downtime documentation Perform preventative maintenance and maintain housekeeping Work collaboratively with team members and department leads Participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives Report equipment concerns and safety hazards promptly

What You Need To Succeed

Minimum 2–3 years of flexographic printing experience preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required Must be legally eligible to work in Canada Experience with Martin Automatic equipment and AVT systems preferred Die cutting experience preferred Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities Ability to work independently and within a team environment Professional attitude with strong attendance and punctuality Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, inks, and solvents

Why Work At Smurfit Westrock

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package Pension plan Unionized work environment Stable long-term employment opportunities Opportunity for growth and advancement

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $35.12. 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 July 15, 2026.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know 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.