Machine Operator (Days)

Avature; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a machine operator for their Tewkesbury facility. The role involves running various machines while ensuring quality standards and hygiene compliance. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented and possess a strong focus on quality and operational protocols.

Qualifications

• Good basic standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Previous experience of working with machines, ideally in printing, pharmaceutical, or food environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to meet quality standards and planned volume with minimal waste.
• Undertake routine maintenance of finishing machines and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness to pharmaceutical standards.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Quality Consciousness

Hygiene Standards

Education

Good basic standard of numeracy and literacy

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understanding and correctly interpreting the job bag
• To run the machine to meet the quality standards and planned volume to optimum output, using minimum waste.
• To be able to set up and run booklet, multisert and reel plough machines.
• Operate the shrinkwrap machinery for flat packs or folded leaflets, reel ploughs & booklets
• Produce labels for packing trays and boxes
• Operate counting machine and pack in the flat pack area
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping to the pharmaceutical standards
• Undertake all the 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.
• Assist in general and routine maintenance of the finishing machines and equipment and to advise the supervisor or senior management of any preventative or additional maintenance required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational and professional:

• Good basic standard of numeracy and literacy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

• 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, pharmaceutical or food environment)
• Quality conscious

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.