General Operative

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. 

The opportunity: 

We are currently seeking an individual to join our team as a General Operative. This role offers a thrilling chance to be part of a vibrant team in the packaging industry, working for a top-tier provider of packaging solutions. The successful candidate will be working on the Production Floor, tasked with ensuring all products are manufactured in line with our production plan. A key part of the role is upholding our quality standards and adhering to operating procedures.

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.

What you need to succeed: 

• 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.
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Methodical approach to undertaking tasks
• Computer literate and familiar with Word, Excel and Outlook.