Cut & Crease Machine Operator – 2nd Minder

Smurfit Westrock plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Leicester is seeking a 2nd Minder to support the First Minder in operating cut and crease machinery. You will help set up production, feed materials, and monitor quality while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires basic numeracy and literacy, plus experience in a manufacturing environment. A forklift licence is beneficial and the team works across Production, Quality and Logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist First Minder with setting up and operating cut and crease machines.
• Prepare tooling, materials and consumables for planned production runs.
• Feed board and materials safely and efficiently.
• Support machine make-readies and minimise downtime.
• Carry out routine quality inspections and report defects.
• Maintain production records accurately.
• Work safely and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Support safety observations and improvements.
• Collaborate with teams across Production, Quality and Logistics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Flexibility

Communication

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in Leicester is seeking a 2nd Minder to support the First Minder in operating cut and crease machinery. You will help set up production, feed materials, and monitor quality while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires basic numeracy and literacy, plus experience in a manufacturing environment. A forklift licence is beneficial and the team works across Production, Quality and Logistics.