Palletizer Operator - 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Ball Corporation; Devizes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking dedicated personnel for our UK plant to operate on a rotating 12-hour shift, days and nights, enabling smooth packaging operations. You will support quality, safety, and production goals by handling finished products, reporting issues, and maintaining clean, well-documented processes.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and meticulous attention to quality checks and line handovers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical or maintenance-focused role within manufacturing, production, or engineering.
• Good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain processes and share information effectively.
• Strong understanding of quality requirements and high attention to detail when inspecting products and recording information.
• Ability to follow work instructions, production documentation, and works orders accurately and consistently.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern covering day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sample finished products regularly against product specifications and support quality compliance throughout the packing process.
• Sort, assess, and manage rejected products while identifying and communicating non-conforming products to the appropriate teams.
• Inform the Printer, Shift Manager, and Quality Control team of any product quality concerns or specification deviations.
• Wrap and label pallets following final inspection and works order requirements to ensure accurate product identification.
• Provide effective handovers to incoming team members by communicating line status and operational information.
• Assist with print changeovers, quality checks, and machine cleaning activities during maintenance periods.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Communication

Attention to detail

Work instruction compliance

English fluency

Rotating shifts

Job description

Ball Corporation is seeking dedicated personnel for our UK plant to operate on a rotating 12-hour shift, days and nights, enabling smooth packaging operations. You will support quality, safety, and production goals by handling finished products, reporting issues, and maintaining clean, well-documented processes.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and meticulous attention to quality checks and line handovers.