Production Operative - Safe, Efficient Packaging & Improvement

DS Smith; Devizes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking Production Operatives to join our Packaging division, producing corrugated packaging solutions for customers across FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors. As a Production Operative, you’ll help ensure our production lines operate safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

You will work on machinery, support maintenance tasks, report hazards, and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Positive, self-motivated and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable team player with quality focus.
• Flexible, multi-skilled and open to change.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production machinery in line with SSOW.
• Maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Achieve productivity, performance and quality targets.
• Complete cleaning and routine maintenance as scheduled.
• Report faults, hazards and safety concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on site.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible/multi-skilled

Proactive mindset

Job description

DS Smith is seeking Production Operatives to join our Packaging division, producing corrugated packaging solutions for customers across FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors. As a Production Operative, you’ll help ensure our production lines operate safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

You will work on machinery, support maintenance tasks, report hazards, and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.