Gluing & Folding Machine Operator | Packaging & Quality

Smurfit Westrock Company; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; 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 Company in the United Kingdom is seeking a folding/packing operator to run carton folding equipment, ensuring quality, volume and yield meet customer requirements. The role operates within a fast-paced pharmaceutical carton environment, with duties including machine setup, labeling, and routine maintenance.

You will join a team focused on safety, integrity, loyalty and respect, with opportunities to learn complex carton processes and participate in shift rotations across early

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy required.
• Basic PC skills and data entry.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Experience operating packaging or pharmaceutical machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret the job bag (virtual work ticket).
• Set and run folding machine to meet quality and output targets with minimal waste.
• Learn to set up complex cartons (4 corner, Crash Lock base, internal fitments).
• Learn Leaflet insertion machine and Tag applicator operations as needed.
• Understand HHS Gluing Systems.
• Produce labels for packing trays and boxes.
• Operate counting machinery accurately.
• Keep work area clean and tidy following 5S procedures.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Basic PC skills

Team player

Flexible

Hygiene standards

Machine experience

Quality minded

Self-motivation

Initiative

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company in the United Kingdom is seeking a folding/packing operator to run carton folding equipment, ensuring quality, volume and yield meet customer requirements. The role operates within a fast-paced pharmaceutical carton environment, with duties including machine setup, labeling, and routine maintenance.

You will join a team focused on safety, integrity, loyalty and respect, with opportunities to learn complex carton processes and participate in shift rotations across early