Die Cutter/Gluer Operator - Smurfit Kappa : Job Details

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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

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

 An opportunity has arisen from both business growth and employee progression in the Chelmsford plant for an experienced Die Cutter/Gluer Operator on double days shift  To be successful in joining the Production Team you will need to be highly motivated, focused and driven. Demonstrating a positive can do and safe attitude, together with excellent self-organisation and teamwork skills.  For a good fit within this dynamic successful team, we are looking for applicants who are great communicators and able to work as part of a team to meet production targetsin line with the site's Health & Safety culture.  

Previous experience within the corrugated sector is preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understand and work to high Health & Safety standards, including reporting any H&S issues.
• Complying with Quality and Hygiene specifications and requirements.
• Taking dimensional and visual measurements and associating these with products specifications, ensuring products are within tolerance of customer expectations
• Setting machinery via a computer and manually
• Demonstrating flexibility in operating a variety of machinery proficiently
• Cleaning and maintaining machineryWork with your Team Leader on process/continuous improvement projects
• Ensure accurate records are maintained throughout production process.
• Assist your Team Leader in improving all KPI’s with effective utilisation of labour and resources.
• Minimise downtime by forward planning to ensure all materials are available well in advance
• To help utilise allocated labour to the best effect in order to achieve identified priorities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to demonstrate a positive safety culture
• Good attendance records and excellent work ethic are essential
• Understanding of basic numerical data - required to operate to required production standards.
• Good team player ethos - able to work as part of a crew and on their own.
• Self-motivation and good organisation skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to identify and act upon process improvement opportunities

FLT/HGV licence will be an advantage

What We Offer

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

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.