Packaging Corrugator

Search Consultancy; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking a Machine Operator - Corrugator in North Lincolnshire to operate and optimise corrugator machinery, setting up, running and maintaining the line to meet quality, output and safety standards. You'll work across days, afternoons and nights in a shift-based environment, with a 42.5 hour week, contributing to smooth production and adherence to safety and hygiene practices.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, good teamwork and attention to detail, with

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate corrugator machinery to produce corrugated board to specification.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust temperature, pressure, and speed to maintain quality.
• Inspect product quality, including flute structure, bonding, and moisture levels.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues, carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of machinery.
• Ensure raw materials are loaded, used efficiently, and recorded accurately.
• Follow health and safety procedures, use PPE, and maintain a clean, organised work area.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

Safety procedures

Shift work

Teamwork

Job description

Operate and optimise corrugator machinery to produce high-quality corrugated board in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll set up, run, and maintain the line while keeping a close eye on quality, output, and safety. This role exists to support consistent, efficient production of corrugated cardboard sheets.

Location:

North Lincolnshire

This is a production / manufacturing role working on corrugating machinery within a shift-based environment.

Days, afternoons & nights

42.5 hours per week

The role

As a Machine Operator - Corrugator, you'll take ownership for running corrugating machinery to defined specifications. The role focuses on keeping production flowing smoothly while meeting quality and safety standards. You'll work closely with colleagues across production to ensure materials, machinery, and finished product all meet required standards.

What you'll be doing

• Setting up and operating corrugator machinery to produce corrugated board to specification.
• Monitoring machine performance and adjusting temperature, pressure, and speed to maintain quality.
• Inspecting product quality, including flute structure, bonding, and moisture levels.
• Identifying and troubleshooting equipment issues, carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning of machinery.
• Ensuring raw materials such as paper reels, starch, and adhesives are loaded, used efficiently, and recorded accurately.
• Following health and safety procedures, using PPE, and maintaining a clean, organised work area.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to operate industrial machinery safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends if required.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Experience operating a corrugator or similar packaging machinery (desirable).
• Knowledge of corrugated board production processes and basic maintenance procedures (desirable).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.