Packaging Production Operator (Fixed-Term)

Smurfit-Westrock; Limerick; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Ireland seeks a General Operator on a fixed-term basis to support production plans and ensure quality products are delivered safely and on time. You will work within established shift patterns, follow SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet daily targets.

The role requires adaptability, good organisational skills, and a proactive attitude to learn and apply new processes in a busy packaging facility.

Qualifications

• Flexible and prepared to work shifts to meet business needs.
• Sound process knowledge of a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical/Healthcare market desirable not essential.
• Familiar with quality standards and procedures.
• Methodical approach to undertaking tasks.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Adaptable to change.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Comply with current systems of working, including established shift patterns.
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily/weekly production targets.
• Achieve the highest possible quality standards, working within the guidelines outlined in the established quality systems to achieve customer specification.
• Follow standard operating procedures and training to ensure the product is finished and packed.
• To pack product as per the customer specification.
• Comply with the sampling process as per customer request.
• Participate as part of a team to maximize production efficiency.
• Participate in continuous learning and development to update skills and participate in improvement initiatives in production.
• Work flexibly across all the production departments as needed.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Good communication

Time management

Adaptable to change

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Ireland seeks a General Operator on a fixed-term basis to support production plans and ensure quality products are delivered safely and on time. You will work within established shift patterns, follow SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet daily targets.

The role requires adaptability, good organisational skills, and a proactive attitude to learn and apply new processes in a busy packaging facility.