Production Operatives

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

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

We have vacancies for Production Operators at our Chesterfield Sheet Plant.

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 targets in line with the site's Health & Safety culture.

Previous experience within a manufacturing process operation is preferred, but full training will be provided to successful candidates that demonstrate a keen interest to be part of the team.

It is expected that successful applicants will in a timely manner be offered the opportunity to train in multiple areas of production, enhancing our multi skilled and flexible team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting on machines within production.
• General manual handling.
• Basic computer tasks.
• Understand and work to high Health & Safety standards, including reporting any H&S issues.
• Complying with Quality and Hygiene specifications and requirements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to follow health & safety policies and procedures.
• Full training provided but previous experience within a manufacturing process operation is preferred.
• A strong work ethic and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Flexibility of working hours - this is a rotating shift pattern with overtime requirements.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

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.