Complex Gluing Machine Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mortgage Advice Service

Free Therapy and Coaching Sessions

Discounts with Perks At Work

Digital GP

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Leicester is seeking a folding and packing operator for pharmaceutical cartons. The role operates in a fast-paced environment, handling folding machines, ensuring output meets quality, volume, and yield targets with clean, safe work practices.

You will work double days (6am–1:30pm and 1:20–8:50pm) on site, participate in crew activities, and follow standard operating procedures and quality policies. Prior machine experience in pharma or related sectors is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy
• Basic PC knowledge
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Ability to maintain hygiene and procedural standards
• Previous experience with machines (pharma/food)
• Quality conscious

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret the job bag (virtual work ticket)
• Set and run folding machine to meet quality standards and planned volume
• Learn to set up complex cartons (4 corner, Crash Lock base, internal fitments)
• Learn leaflet insertion machine and tag applicator setup
• Maintain 5S and clean work area
• Carry out maintenance on folding machines and equipment
• Take charge of day-to-day machine running (crew management)
• Support Second Minder and Finishing Assistant with training
• Ensure machine is left in good condition at end of shift

Skills

Folding machine operation

Quality control

Teamwork

Hygiene procedures

Industrial machine familiarity

Basic PC literacy

Job description

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.

Our Values

Safety, Loyalty, Integrity and Respect are the core values and foundations on which our organisation is built. Our values are who we are: People who value life above all else; People who do the right thing, always. People who show a deep respect for each other and all of our differences. We are a team of over 100,000 people that are united behind a shared commitment to create, protect and care - We are Smurfit Westrock.

Job Purpose

This Job Description is intended as a guide to the type of role the Job Holder is expected to perform. As the nature of our business can vary with changes in customer requirements and operating procedures, the following tasks are the key duties of the role, but it is understood that the Job holder will undertake any function in which he/she is adequately trained or competent. If in time, significant changes to the role are experienced, a new Job Description will be issued.

The role will be working within a fast-paced environment, folding and packing pharmaceutical cartons, meeting the planned output for quality, volume and yield to customer requirements.

Location:

East Park Road, Leicester

Working Hours:

Double days | Monday to Friday from 6am – 1.30pm and 1.20 – 8.50pm

Job Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

• To understand and correctly interpret the job bag (virtual work ticket)
• To set and run folding machine, to meet the quality standards and planned volume to optimum output, using minimum waste.
• To understand how to make ready on Complex Cartons such as 4 corner, Crash Lock base, Internal Fitments, Double wall.
• Have an understanding or prepared to learn setting up a Leaflet insertion machine, Tag applicator.
• A knowledge of the HHS Gluing Systems.
• Produce labels for packing trays and boxes.
• Operate counting machinery.
• Ensure that work area where the individual is working is kept clean and tidy and follows 5S procedure.
• Undertake all duties in accordance with current operating procedures and quality policies. The job holder should ensure that they are aware and understand all such policies and procedures.
• Carry out general and routine maintenance of the folding machines and equipment and to advise the supervisor or senior management of any preventative or additional maintenance required.
• Take charge of the day to day running of the machine (Crew Management).
• Acting support for the Second Minder and Finishing Assistant ensuring that the required training is carried out.
• Ensuring that the machine is left in a reasonable condition at the end of each shift.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Good basic standard of numeracy and literacy
• Basic PC knowledge
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Ability to maintain hygiene and procedural standards required in our industry
• Previous experience of working with machines (ideally in a printing, pharmaceuticals or food environment)
• Quality conscious

Competencies

• Flexible attitude
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Work on own initiative

What We Offer

• A culture based on safety, integrity, loyalty and respect
• A career with a global packaging company
• Digital GP
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mortgage Advice Service
• Free Therapy and Coaching Sessions
• Discounts with Perks At Work

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.