Overview
Assembly Production Operator – Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire, PE7 2JA
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
An opportunity has arisen for an Assembly Production Operator to join the Whittlesey Team at Smurfit Westrock. A world leader in paper based packaging and European leader in containerboard, solid board, corrugated packaging. The organisation strives to be a customer orientated, market led company, which satisfies the personal development of its employees.
Reporting to the Assembly Team Leader this role will be responsible for all aspects of maintaining compliance within the assembly areas, including manufacturing, quality, health, safety, and environmental and housekeeping requirements.
The successful candidates will participate in efforts to drive forward and improve all operational aspects of the Whittlesey business. Ensure all products are produced and delivered to the correct specification in full, and on time, in accordance with the production plan and to meet our customer’s requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Operate in all assembly areas in line with its technical requirements and related best practices methods to secure its optimal utilisation and quality.
- Continuously focus on the quality of the manufactured finished goods through the monitoring and reporting on any discrepancies encountered.
- Follow the established quality control policies and procedures in terms of production flow and work organisation.
- Fulfil all the requirements in relation to the production and quality reporting.
- Support Team Leader on machine maintenance/cleaning best practice
- Ensure signing off all the required Safe Working Systems before commencing any specific operation or task.
- Follow all Healthy and Safety regulations for the specific workstation as well as the general company requirements and report on any hazardous discrepancies
- Promote a climate of continuous improvement and employee motivation and involvement at all levels.
- Previous assembly/production/manufacturing knowledge and experience is desirable, though not essential.
Working Hours:
Monday – Thursday 0800-1530
Friday 0630-1400
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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
