Double-Shift Folding & Gluing Operator – Pharma Packaging

Smurfit Westrock; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mortgage Advice Service

Free Therapy and Coaching Sessions

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a folding and packing operator to work in a fast-paced pharmaceutical carton environment. You will set up and run folding machines, ensure output meets quality and volume targets, and learn various carton assembly processes.

The role requires basic numeracy and literacy, basic PC knowledge, and the ability to work well in a team while following safety and quality procedures. Training and development are provided as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy required.
• Basic PC knowledge expected.
• Self-motivated and capable of working in a team.
• Able to work on own initiative and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret the job bag (virtual work ticket).
• Set and run folding machine to meet quality and volume targets with minimal waste.
• Learn or operate complex carton setups (4 corner, Crash Lock base, Internal Fitments).
• Learn Leaflet insertion machine and tag applicator setup.
• Understand HHS Gluing Systems.
• Produce labels for packing trays and boxes.
• Operate counting machinery.
• Keep work area clean and tidy following 5S.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Work on own initiative

Digital literacy

Good numeracy and literacy

Basic PC knowledge

Education

Numeracy & literacy (basic)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a folding and packing operator to work in a fast-paced pharmaceutical carton environment. You will set up and run folding machines, ensure output meets quality and volume targets, and learn various carton assembly processes.

The role requires basic numeracy and literacy, basic PC knowledge, and the ability to work well in a team while following safety and quality procedures. Training and development are provided as part of a supportive team.