Smurfit Westrock
Production Operative
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Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
Working as part of the Operations Team, on a 3 shift rotating pattern including nights (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am), the successful applicant will be highly motivated, focused, and driven, demonstrating a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and appreciation of the importance of safety, together with excellent self-organisation and motivation skills. We are looking for applicants who are great communicators, the ability to support a drive for continuous improvement in both productivity and reducing wastage, whilst fully complying with the site's Health & Safety culture.
Previous experience within a manufacturing process operation is preferred, but full training will be provided. Previous experience driving a forklift (FLT), truck, HGV, or clamp truck is essential. It is expected that Production Operative will be able to train in multiple areas, to assist in building our multi skilled and flexible team.
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Tasks and Duties
- Operate the designated machine in line with its technical requirements and related best practices and methods to secure its optimal utilisation and cost and quality effective outcome.
- Continuously focus on the quality of the delivered raw materials (board, ink, glue) as well as manufactured finished goods through the monitoring and reporting of any discrepancies encountered.
- Follow the established quality control policies and procedures in terms of production flow and work organisation.
- Fulfil all the requirements in relation to the production and quality reporting.
- Keep the workstation clean and tidy.
- Keep control over the designated machine in terms of its operational condition and perform all designated maintenance duties and responsibilities associated with the machine.
- Communicate updated information to the respective Team Leader of any maintenance-related issues on a designated machine.
- Actively seek and take the opportunities to learn the production process and to broaden person's knowledge base on conversion-related issues.
- Ensure sign-off all the required Safe Working Systems before beginning the specific operation task.
- Follow all of the Health and Safety regulations respective for the specific workstation as well as the general company requirements and report on any hazardous discrepancies that need corrective actions.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
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