Maintenance/Continuous Improvement Summer Intern

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Maintenance/Continuous Improvement Intern will work closely with the Maintenance Manager assisting in plant day to day activity’s focusing mainly on maintenance and plant performance improvements. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist team in identifying process improvements.
• Assist with preventive maintenance optimization strategy.
• Assist with maintenance inventory JDE optimization.
• Assist maintenance with implementation of new automation projects (if any).
• Assist with plant safety policy training and policy enforcement when contractors are on site.
• The student may be required to work at other WestRock Facilities during this term.
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will be flexible, dependable, committed to working safely, have a strong work ethic, quality conscience, and have the desire & ability to work in a fast paced. Must be able to work May – August.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and enrolled in post-secondary education
• Excellent eye for detail
• Able to work in an environment where there could be a high degree of variation, noise and dust
• Excellent team worker
• Have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Excellent attendance is required to fulfill operation needs

This posting is for a new job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $21.25. 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 May 30, 2026.

If you are contacted and you require any accommodation in the recruitment process due to a disability, please indicate this and we will work with you to meet your reasonable accessibility needs.

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