Finishing Packer

Smurfit-Westrock; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom is seeking a folding machine operator responsible for setting and running folding equipment to meet the production plan while maintaining safe working practices.

You will contribute to quality targets, troubleshoot minor issues, and keep maintenance logs; prior experience with folding machines and a remit across leaflets preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or equivalent.
• Previous experience working on and setting Machinery.
• PC literate

Responsibilities

• Set and run folding machines to maximise shift output.
• Maintain safety and adhere to HSE requirements.
• Meet agreed quality levels and targets for the department.
• Troubleshoot machine and finishing issues and provide practical guidance.
• Enter maintenance tasks on appropriate systems as they arise and report issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Machinery operation

HSE awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Equivalent

Job description

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:

Reporting to the Production Manager, your objective is to ‘Set’ and maintain all folding equipment as required and ensure machines meet the production plan whilst keeping you and your colleagues safe.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Report on any HSE requirements and make decisions based on risk
• Expected to ‘set’ and ‘run’ a machine as required, with the purpose of maximising shift output
• Ability to set and run all folding machines and all formats of leaflets
• Work to the agreed Quality levels and achieve the department quality targets
• When required, offer practical advice (troubleshoot) on machine and other finishing related matters
• Conduct return to work interviews and help the management of absence
• Make sure that SFDC and VWT are used in compliance with our SOP’s
• Raise IT support tickets when we have Software or hardware issues
• Enter maintenance tasks immediately on Cworks as they arise.
• To load flat leaflet sheets, tagserts and other leaflet components.
• To resolve minor running issues, including unblocking the machine, and restarting the process when it’s safe to do so.

QUALIFICATONS:

Educational and Professional:

• Minimum GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or equivalent
• Previous experience working on and setting Machinery
• PC literate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• Previous manufacturing experience (advantageous)
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Previous experience of working with machines (ideally in a printing, pharmaceuticals, or food environment). However, training will be provided to the right candidates
• Awareness of current Health & Safety practices
• Engaged and engaging on HSE and Operational effectiveness

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.