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.

Summer 2026 Intern [Current and Previous Interns/Co-ops Only]

 

 

The opportunity:

This opportunity for Summer 2026 Intern spans across Various Locations, Divisions, and Functions. This position is open for Current and Previous Interns/Co-ops Only.

 

Job Summary: 

Our Smurfit-Westrock Early Careers Summer 2026 Intern/Co-op will gain a hands-on experience in one of Smurfit-Westrock's manufacturing, research & development, or corporate environments focusing in areas such as cost savings, environmental, and/or sustainability efforts. Throughout the assignments, there will be a heavy emphasis placed on safety, teamwork, and process improvement. By the end of the assignment, this experience will have positively contributed to your curriculum and career goals in preparation for life after college.  

 

 

Internship Opportunities and Locations:

We are currently hiring multiple Internship and Co-op positions to support the following business units, in various functions such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Research & Design, Operations, Safety, and more.

Mill OperationsCorrugated PackagingConsumer PackagingPackaging SolutionsMerchandising DisplaysRegional Functions

Your Impact:

Develop and apply skills to help increase efficiency, reliability, and productivity within Smurfit-Westrock's manufacturing, converting, or support groups.Analyze data sets to identify key insights and provide value-based solutionsSeek out and promote innovative solutions to operational challenges and support maintenance activities with a focus on preventative maintenanceIdentify root cause problems through troubleshooting issues to identify areas of opportunitiesReport project discovery findings to managers, teams, and senior leadershipServe as safety champion by understanding and enforcing department, plant or mill safety policiesManage day-to-day activities of assigned roles, complete project tasks, and implement new processesGain exposure to one or more of the following fields within the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Manufacturing Industry – Process Engineering, Process Controls and Automation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance & Reliability, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Research & Development, etc.

 

 

Education:

Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program, pursuing a degree in Business, STEM, or related to the role in which you will work.

 

Critical Skills / Capabilities: 

Analytical: Demonstrates a general understanding of various sources of information or data that are relevant to the business; summarizes or integrates information for routine problems or issues with oversight from others as necessary Detail-Oriented: Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively Adaptability: Demonstrates willingness to relocate anywhere within the United States based on business need, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated informationOrganizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitor's work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectivesCollaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approachInnovation: Applies ‘out of the box’ thinking and thorough research to develop creative new ideas and approaches to accomplish a goal or objective in an efficient and effective way Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.