Production Packer

Smurfit Westrock; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom seeks a diligent machine operator to support packaging operations in a pharmaceutical/food-adjacent environment. You will run packaging lines, ensure clean, compliant conditions, and achieve quality targets with minimal waste.

Good numeracy and literacy are essential, and prior machine experience is preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork, SOP adherence, and vigilant adherence to safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• Good basic numeracy and literacy.
• Experience working with machines is preferred (printing/pharma/food).

Responsibilities

• Understand and correctly interpreting Virtual Work Ticket.
• Account for all working time using SFDC systems (Shop Floor Data Capture).
• To run the machine to meet the quality standards and planned volume to optimum output, using minimum waste.
• Operate the Shrinkwrap machinery for pack flat or folded leaflets.
• Produce labels for packing trays and boxes.
• Operate counting machine and pack in the flat pack area.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping to the pharmaceutical standards.
• Undertake all duties in accordance with current operating procedures and quality policies.
• Assist in general and routine maintenance of the folding machines and equipment and to advise the supervisor or senior management of any preventative or additional maintenance required.
• To raise on CWorks any and all outstanding maintenance issues
• To load flat leaflet sheets, tagserts and other leaflet components.
• To resolve minor running issues, including unblocking the machine, and restarting the process when it’s safe to do so

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Key Accountabilities

The role will encompass:

• Understanding and correctly interpreting Virtual Work Ticket
• Account for all working time using SFDC systems (Shop Floor Data Capture)
• To run the machine to meet the quality standards and planned volume to optimum output, using minimum waste.
• Operate the Shrinkwrap machinery for pack flat or folded leaflets.
• Produce labels for packing trays and boxes.
• Operate counting machine and pack in the flat pack area.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping to the pharmaceutical standards.
• Undertake all duties in accordance with current operating procedures and quality policies. The job holder should ensure that they are aware and understand all such policies and procedures.
• Assist in general and routine maintenance of the folding machines and equipment and to advise the supervisor or senior management of any preventative or additional maintenance required.
• To raise on CWorks any and all outstanding maintenance issues
• To load flat leaflet sheets, tagserts and other leaflet components.
• To resolve minor running issues, including unblocking the machine, and restarting the process when it’s safe to do so

Educational And Professional

• Good basic standard of numeracy and literacy

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Ability to maintain hygiene and procedural standards required in our industry
• Previous experience of working with machines (ideally in a printing, pharmaceuticals, or food environment)
• Quality conscious
• Reliable Honest and Trustworthy

Behaviours

• Flexible attitude
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Work on own initiative
• Supportive and compliant with the Smurfit Westrock values and behaviors

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.