Production Operator – Packaging (Rotating Shifts)

DS Smith Europe; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in service life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Income protection

Employee assistance programme

Occupational Health including physio &

Job summary

DS Smith Europe in Smethwick is recruiting a Production Operative to join the packaging division, operating within a rotating shift pattern and ensuring safe, efficient movement of materials to meet targets.

You will be responsible for operating equipment, maintaining quality and cleanliness, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives; a counterbalance or reach forklift licence is preferred.

A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to progress within the business are offered.

Qualifications

• Puts safety first
• Self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good team player
• Quality conscious
• Positive approach to multi-skilled working
• Be open minded and flexible, able to challenge and be challenged
• Experience working in a production/machine operating environment
• Counterbalance and/or Reach FLT licence (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of movement of materials to meet productivity targets and maintain quality
• Carry out maintenance and cleaning tasks as per schedule
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives as they arise

Skills

Safety first

Self-motivated

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Quality conscious

Multi-skilled

Open minded & flexible

Production/machine operating

Counterbalance/Reach FLT licence

Job description

DS Smith Europe in Smethwick is recruiting a Production Operative to join the packaging division, operating within a rotating shift pattern and ensuring safe, efficient movement of materials to meet targets.

You will be responsible for operating equipment, maintaining quality and cleanliness, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives; a counterbalance or reach forklift licence is preferred.

A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to progress within the business are offered.