Complex First Minder - DD
Listed on Smurfit Westrock’s official careers site. Posted November 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Hours of work
Double Days 6am – 1.30pm | 1.20 – 8.50pm Monday to Friday Location: Leicester
Job Purpose
The role will be working within a fast-paced environment, folding and packing pharmaceutical cartons, meeting the planned output for quality, volume and yield to customer requirements.
Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities
To understand and correctly interpret the job bag (virtual work ticket) To set and run folding machine, to meet the quality standards and planned volume to optimum output, using minimum waste. To understand how to make ready on Complex Cartons such as 4 corner, Crash Lock base, Internal Fitments, Double wall. Have an understanding or prepared to learn setting up a Leaflet insertion machine, Tag applicator. A knowledge of the HHS Gluing Systems.
Produce labels for packing trays and boxes. Operate counting machinery. Ensure that work area where the individual is working is kept clean and tidy and follows 5S procedure. Undertake all duties in accordance with current operating procedures and quality policies. The job holder should ensure that they are aware and understand all such policies and procedures. Carry out general and routine maintenance of the folding machines and equipment and to advise the supervisor or senior management of any preventative or additional maintenance required.
Take charge of the day to day running of the machine (Crew Management). Acting support for the Second Minder and Finishing Assistant ensuring that the required training is carried out. Ensuring that the machine is left in a reasonable condition at the end of each shift. Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Ability to maintain hygiene and procedural standards required in our industry
- Previous experience of working with machines (ideally in a printing, pharmaceuticals or food environment)
Quality conscious QUALIFICATONS
- Educational and professional: Good basic standard of numeracy and literacy Basic PC knowelege Competencies: Flexible attitude Self-motivated Team player Work on own initiative Benefits: Digital GP Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mortgage Advice Service Free Therapy and Coaching Sessions
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