Complex Gluing Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a hands-on operator to fold and pack pharmaceutical cartons in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will set up and run folding machines, aim for quality output, handle complex carton formats, and assist with equipment like leaflet inserters and tag applicators.

A strong focus on hygiene, teamwork, and adherence to SOPs is essential. The role requires basic numeracy and literacy, basic PC skills, and a willingness to learn maintenance and routine machine care.

Qualifications

• Good basic numeracy and literacy.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and procedural standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret the job bag (virtual work ticket).
• Set and run folding machine to meet quality and volume while minimising waste.
• Understand how to set up complex cartons (4 corner, crash lock base, internal fitments, double wall).
• Learn leaflet insertion machine and tag applicator setups.
• Produce labels for packing trays and boxes.
• Operate counting machinery.
• Keep the work area clean and follow 5S procedures.
• Follow current SOPs and quality policies.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Hygiene standards

Machine operation

Quality consciousness

Education

Basic education

Tools

Folding machines

Leaflet inserter

Tag applicator

HHS gluing systems

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.

Job Purpose

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.

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.

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

Educational and professional:

• 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

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.