Smurfit Westrock
Production Operative
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West Auckland | Full-Time | Rotating 3-Shift Pattern
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Looking for a hands-on role where every day is different, your contribution matters, and there are real opportunities to learn and develop?
We're looking for enthusiastic Production Operatives to join our team at West Auckland. Whether you already have manufacturing experience or are looking to build your career in a dynamic production environment, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Production Operative, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality packaging solutions for some of the world's leading brands while working as part of a supportive and experienced team.
Why Join Us?
At West Auckland, you'll be joining a site with a strong team culture where safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
We invest in our people and encourage colleagues to develop their skills, learn new processes and train across different areas of the operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work and wants to grow their career within manufacturing.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be involved in a variety of activities, including:
- Operating production machinery safely and efficiently
- Producing high-quality products to customer specifications
- Carrying out quality checks and recording results accurately
- Helping to minimise waste and improve performance
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety
- Supporting your team to achieve production targets
- Learning and developing skills across different areas of the operation
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Working Pattern
This role operates on a rotating 3-shift pattern, so flexibility is essential. Successful candidates must be able to work a combination of days, afternoons and nights, Monday - Friday, as part of the site's production operations.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who:
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- Work well as part of a team
- Have a strong focus on safety and quality
- Are reliable, flexible and willing to learn new skills
- Have a good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy skills, enabling them to follow work instructions, complete production records accurately, and work to quality standards
- Have experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse or operational environments
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support for you and your family
- A safe, supportive and inclusive working environment
- The opportunity to join a global leader in sustainable packaging
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Why Smurfit Westrock?
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. We're passionate about creating a workplace where people can succeed, develop and make a difference. Our values of Safety, Integrity, Trust and Loyalty guide everything we do, and we're proud of the supportive culture we've built at West Auckland.
Ready to get started?
If you're looking for a rewarding career with opportunities to learn, develop and progress, apply today and become part of the Smurfit Westrock team.
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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