Multi-Skilled Production Operator – Packaging & Safety

DS Smith; Redditch; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith Redditch is seeking an experienced Production Operative to join our packaging site on site. This role is not entry-level; you will operate machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, help keep assets safe, efficient and high quality, and develop multi-skilled capability across production lines.

You will be trained with progression opportunities within a global packaging leader, with emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork to hit production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness in a factory setting.
• Capable of meeting production targets and quality standards.
• Good troubleshooting ability and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maximise machine performance whilst minimising downtime and waste.
• Carrying out machine set-up, changeovers, adjustments, and basic fault-finding.
• Working across multiple production assets and developing multi-skilled capability.
• Performing routine cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Ensuring products consistently meet customer quality standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborating with colleagues to meet production targets and business objectives.

Skills

Machinery operation

Health & Safety

Production targets

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Multi-skill development

Job description

DS Smith Redditch is seeking an experienced Production Operative to join our packaging site on site. This role is not entry-level; you will operate machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, help keep assets safe, efficient and high quality, and develop multi-skilled capability across production lines.

You will be trained with progression opportunities within a global packaging leader, with emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork to hit production targets.