Flexible Production Operative - Night Shift
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- England,East of England,Norfolk,Norwich
- full-time
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
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
The Operations teams are currently recruiting a multi-skilled Production Operative to join the Jupiter Road site. This role is to be employed on 37.5 hours’ basis in order to support the business to meet its changing production demands. This role will predominantly be based on a permanent night shift.
RESPONSIBILITIES
*Comply with health and safety standards and reporting any near misses or incidents in accordance with Company Policy.
*Operate in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) to ensure high levels of performance and quality, reporting any issues promptly.
*Work in line with the site’s quality standards, undertaking quality checks as appropriate.
*Undertake first level maintenance tasks/asset care on designated areas of the Corrugator including involvement in CIL (clean, inspect and lubricate) procedures.
*Undertake competency-based training in all areas within the production area to become multi-skilled (this could include working within the corrugator, Norboard and despatch teams on either of the Norwich Sites).
*Ensure designated areas of Corrugator comply with 5s standards at all times.
*Participate in proactive problem-solving exercises and involvement groups to contribute to addressing any issues affecting operations.
*Communicate to team members and following shift team members to ensure that a high-quality handover takes place.
Other key elements of the role involve:
*An ability to follow health and safety policies and procedures and be proactive in supporting a positive health and safety culture.
*An ability to adhere to defined procedures and performance standards to ensure operations are compliant with the required quality standards to meet customer requirements.
*An ability to participate in proactive problem-solving exercises.
*Verbal and written communication skills to ensure high quality handovers.
*Numerical skills to understand data required to operate to the required production standards.
*Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of various teams within the Operations function.
*Full flexibility in terms of shift patterns and work areas within the operations function and/ across sites in Norwich.
*A willingness and ability to train to become multiskilled to work in a variety of job roles within the operations function.
*An ability to act in line with the Company’s values and ways of working.
*Knowledge of how the business operates from sales through to production.
*Good organizational skills with an ability to manage own workload and priorities.
SPECIFICATION
Knowledge & Skills
*Communication and people skills
Experience
*Good organisational skills with an ability to manage workload.
*Good communication skills – verbal (face to face and telephone) and written (email).
*Ability to problem solve.
*Able to build effective relationships with colleagues and other external contacts.
Qualifications
*Counterbalance Forklift license taken or refreshed in the last 3 years.
Attitudes
*Health and safety focus.
Applicants should also understand how the business operates from sales through to despatch and have experience of managing to operational standards. Strong people management, organisational and communication skills (face to face, telephone, and email) are key to success in the role as is an ability to use IT systems.
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
*Free Onsite Parking
*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.
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
The Operations teams are currently recruiting a multi-skilled Production Operative to join the Jupiter Road site. This role is to be employed on 37.5 hours’ basis in order to support the business to meet its changing production demands. This role will predominantly be based on a permanent night shift.
RESPONSIBILITIES
*Comply with health and safety standards and reporting any near misses or incidents in accordance with Company Policy.
*Operate in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) to ensure high levels of performance and quality, reporting any issues promptly.
*Work in line with the site’s quality standards, undertaking quality checks as appropriate.
*Undertake first level maintenance tasks/asset care on designated areas of the Corrugator including involvement in CIL (clean, inspect and lubricate) procedures.
*Undertake competency-based training in all areas within the production area to become multi-skilled (this could include working within the corrugator, Norboard and despatch teams on either of the Norwich Sites).
*Ensure designated areas of Corrugator comply with 5s standards at all times.
*Participate in proactive problem-solving exercises and involvement groups to contribute to addressing any issues affecting operations.
*Communicate to team members and following shift team members to ensure that a high-quality handover takes place.
Other key elements of the role involve:
*An ability to follow health and safety policies and procedures and be proactive in supporting a positive health and safety culture.
*An ability to adhere to defined procedures and performance standards to ensure operations are compliant with the required quality standards to meet customer requirements.
*An ability to participate in proactive problem-solving exercises.
*Verbal and written communication skills to ensure high quality handovers.
*Numerical skills to understand data required to operate to the required production standards.
*Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of various teams within the Operations function.
*Full flexibility in terms of shift patterns and work areas within the operations function and/ across sites in Norwich.
*A willingness and ability to train to become multiskilled to work in a variety of job roles within the operations function.
*An ability to act in line with the Company’s values and ways of working.
*Knowledge of how the business operates from sales through to production.
*Good organizational skills with an ability to manage own workload and priorities.
SPECIFICATION
Knowledge & Skills
*Communication and people skills
Experience
*Good organisational skills with an ability to manage workload.
*Good communication skills – verbal (face to face and telephone) and written (email).
*Ability to problem solve.
*Able to build effective relationships with colleagues and other external contacts.
Qualifications
*Counterbalance Forklift license taken or refreshed in the last 3 years.
Attitudes
*Health and safety focus.
Applicants should also understand how the business operates from sales through to despatch and have experience of managing to operational standards. Strong people management, organisational and communication skills (face to face, telephone, and email) are key to success in the role as is an ability to use IT systems.
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
*Free Onsite Parking
*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.
Job number 1695816