Trainee Finishing Machine Operator

Job Purpose: To perform all duties of a Machine Operator, ensuring the effective running of gluing machines to their optimum potential. This includes adhering to stringent quality standards and ensuring a quality product is delivered to the customer on time, while working safely and in compliance with established safe systems of working.

Key Responsibilities:

Production:

• Prepare and run machines to their optimum potential, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Comply with current systems of working, including established shift patterns.
• Achieve daily/weekly production targets.
• Adhere to established quality standards within the guidelines of the quality systems.
• Maximize machine efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives in production.
• Provide cover as required for process operatives.
• Log and record duties performed in SFDC.

Maintenance:

• Maintain all machinery and equipment in line with planned maintenance programs.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy, maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
• Work proactively with the engineering department to log faults and improve machine performance.
• Participate in fault finding and correcting malfunctions on the machine.
• General housekeeping of the machine and surrounding areas.

Health and Safety:

• Work and encourage others to work safely, adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Report all accidents, dangerous occurrences, and non-conformances to management.

Person Specification:

• Results-driven and quality-focused.
• Flexible and prepared to work shifts to meet business needs.
• Experience with Alpina, Media, Signature or Jagenberg machines is a distinct advantage.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable to change.
• Willingness to learn.

Additional Requirements:

• Uphold and promote Smurfit Westrock’s values and behaviours.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must be prepared to take on additional responsibilities and other duties as required to meet business needs.
• Successfully adapt to changing demands and conditions.