Production Operative (Corrugator)

Smurfit Westrock; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Safe working environment

Career progression opportunities

Global leader in sustainable packaging

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Corrugator Operative to join our West Auckland site. You will operate corrugator machinery safely, produce sheet board to specified quality, and monitor performance to ensure production targets are met.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training across different areas of the corrugator operation and progression within a global leader in sustainable packaging.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Experience operating machinery or working on production lines.
• Good communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of health and safety in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate corrugator machinery safely and efficiently.
• Produce sheet board to the required quality standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality.
• Complete quality checks and production records accurately.
• Help to minimise waste and improve machine efficiency.
• Reporting equipment issues and supporting continuous production flow.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety.
• Working closely with colleagues to achieve production, quality and performance targets.
• Training across different areas of the corrugator operation, including support areas.

Skills

Corrugator operation

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Teamwork

Job description

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

At Smurfit Westrock, our corrugator operation is the heartbeat of our manufacturing process. We're looking for hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic Corrugator Operatives to join our team at West Auckland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in producing quality products, and wants to build a long-term career with a global leader in sustainable packaging.

Why Join Us?

At West Auckland, you'll become part of a supportive and experienced team where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to train across different areas of the corrugator operation, helping you develop new skills and broaden your experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating corrugator machinery safely and efficiently
• Producing sheet board to the required quality standards and customer specifications
• Monitoring machine performance and product quality
• Completing quality checks and production records accurately
• Helping to minimise waste and improve machine efficiency
• Reporting equipment issues and supporting continuous production flow
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety
• Working closely with colleagues to achieve production, quality and performance targets
• Training across different areas of the corrugator operation, including support areas such as reel stores and baling operations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support for you and your family
• A safe and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• The chance to work for a global leader in sustainable packaging

What We're Looking For

• Safety-focused and committed to doing the right thing
• Positive, reliable and willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Able to work accurately and follow procedures
• Flexible and adaptable in their approach to work
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment
• Experience operating machinery or working on production lines
• An understanding of quality standards and quality checks
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Awareness of health and safety requirements within an operational environment

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.