Print Operator - Sustainable Packaging

huhtamaki; Gosport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Employee wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Gosport is seeking a Paper Print Operative to support our production line on site. You will prepare, move and load reels, verify details, operate handling equipment, and maintain safe, tidy storage while ensuring traceability and quality.

The role requires a good understanding of health and safety standards, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a busy factory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a cup manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of health, safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a busy plant.
• Awareness of print processes and quality considerations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, move, and load paper reels safely to print and finishing machines.
• Verify reel type, weight, width, and batch details against job cards.
• Operate reel handling equipment in line with safety procedures.
• Ensure reels are positioned, aligned, and secured to prevent damage or downtime.
• Inspect reels for damage or defects and report issues to supervision.
• Maintain clean, labeled reel storage and traceability of materials.
• Track status of reels: in use, allocated, quarantined, or returned.
• Monitor production plans and stage reels to support continuous production.
• Return unused reels to storage following correct procedures.
• Record daily material usage, waste, and reel movements for stock accuracy.
• Maintain material records to support traceability and audits.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying handling issues.

Skills

Cup manufacturing experience

Health and safety standards

Pressure and deadlines

Print process knowledge

Job description

Huhtamaki in Gosport is seeking a Paper Print Operative to support our production line on site. You will prepare, move and load reels, verify details, operate handling equipment, and maintain safe, tidy storage while ensuring traceability and quality.

The role requires a good understanding of health and safety standards, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a busy factory environment.