No. 3 Printer

WestRock Company; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Bristol is seeking a No.3 Printing Operator to join the Printing team. You will support No.1 and No.2 operators, feed raw materials, and help maximise run speeds with minimal waste.

The role requires attention to safety, quality, and teamwork, with responsibilities including machine make-ready, feeder operation, pallet quality checks, and paperwork compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a plant operator in an industrial/factory setting.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Flexible, team-oriented attitude.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of 5S methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist No.1 and No.2 operators in discharging duties.
• Feed prime raw material to maximise run speeds and minimise waste.
• Check primary resource board and report deficiencies.
• Assist with job make-readies on the machine.
• Operate the feeder according to SOPs.
• Check unprinted pallet loads for quality and quantity; take corrective action.
• Maintain safety of all employees while operating equipment.
• Complete material issue sheets and return to stock/warehouse; use reject forms if needed.
• Keep machine area clean and tidy, focusing on feeder end and waste stacks.
• Carry out operator maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Plant operator

Team player

Quality and Safety

Communication skills

5S knowledge

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

The No.3 Printing Operator is integral to the success of Smurfit Westrock, working with the Printing team in Bristol that is currently going through a strong period of growth, the ability to adapt, be inquisitive and work closely with all departments and peers is crucial to the success of this role.

Printing Press

• Max Speed: Up to 18,000 sheets per hour.
• Printing Units: 7 colour units for an expanded colour gamut.
• In-line Finishing : Dual coater (double varnish) setup configured to run conventional or UV/LED coatings and varnishes.
• Automation: Features DriveTronic SIS (sidelay-free infeed) and simultaneous plate changing (DriveTronic SPC).

Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities:

The No.3 operator of the machine is to assist the No.1 and No.2 operator in fully discharging his duties. He is also responsible for feeding the prime raw material ensuring optimum run speeds and maximising machine efficiencies with the minimum amount of waste.

• Check that the primary resource board is available for production of next job. If not report any deficiency to No.1, No.2 and/or supervisor.
• Assist with the Make ready of job on the machine.
• Operate the feeder in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• Check each unprinted pallet load for quality and quantity, and take any necessary corrective action/s.
• Assist in operating machine/equipment in a safe manner ensuring the safety of all employees.
• Reach a level of competence with the necessary paperwork. (Checking material issue sheet and completing return to stock/warehouse section if required, plus reject form if necessary).
• Be responsible for the general cleanliness and housekeeping in and around machine area, with particular emphasis on feeder end and white waste stacks.
• Pile turn and blow loads as required.
• Assist in carrying out correctly operator maintenances.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Knowledge and experience as a plant operator - in an industrial / factory environment.
• A strong appreciation of and regard for Quality and Safety.
• Flexible working attitude and a strong team working approach.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of 5S to improve production environment.
• Understanding of KPI’s to track performance.

#LI-DNI

#LI-DNP

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.