Production Operator

Join our team at DS Smith Crumlin and play a key role in delivering high-quality products! We’re looking for motivated Production Operatives to support our operations. At DS Smith, employee safety and quality manufacturing are cornerstones of our identity. As a member of our Production team, you’ll join an operation that is relentlessly committed to safety, efficiency, and product integrity. You’ll be involved in the creation of world class products for customers, navigating challenges and discovering new ways of working along the way.

The shift pattern o this role is 11:30am to 10pm Mon - Thursday. This role is available on a temp to perm basis. Please apply if you are immediately / readily available and interested in building a career with DS Smith.

About the role

• Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required
• Setting up and running of machines, adhering to company processes at all times
• Ensuring the quality of product produced is to company standards
• Taking pride in the operation and upkeep of own designated machine
• Helping the team to achieve productivity goals and being part of improvement initiatives
• Conducting weekly and monthly machine maintenance as per maintenance schedules
• Maintaining highest possible standard of housekeeping
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others to do the same

About you
Minimum requirements:

• Safety-first mindset.
• Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Team player with a quality-focused approach.
• Flexible and open to multi-skilled working and constructive challenge.

Preferred experience:

• Background in corrugated board manufacturing (ideal but not essential).
• Previous experience in production or machine operation.
• Basic numeracy skills for inventory tasks.
• FLT Licence for Counterbalance (desirable).

About us

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Fair recruitment at DS Smith

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

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