General Operative

Job summary We are seeking ambitious and experienced General Operatives for our client, Smurfit Kappa based in Lurgan. Job Type: Temporary, for 11 weeks Pay Rate: Competitive Working hours: Day shift: Monday to Thursday 7am – 3pm, Friday 7am – 1.30pm Back shift: Monday to Thursday 3pm – 12am Night shift: Sunday to Thursday 12am – 7am Job Duties: - Operating high volume, high performance machinery in line with business needs in a challenging and fast-paced environment. - Ensure the safety of themselves and others through their actions - Adhere to all quality systems to ensure customer satisfaction and through BRC and ISO standards - Ensure the maximum productivity and asset utilisation of the plant in conjunction with other relevant departments, by displaying responsibility, ownership of tasks and engagement in training and development - Engage, implement and adhere to LEAN techniques and culture - Help drive the site’s net zero energy initiatives - Work with other functions as part of the operations team to ensure efficient running of the equipment and prioritize work as agreed - To operate in a safe and environmentally conscious manner and ensure compliance to all accredited standards including legislative and regulatory standards - Relentlessly strive for optimal speed, downtime minimisation, excellence and continuous improvement - Accurate and timely completion of all relevant records and paperwork. - To optimise equipment performance and suggest, investigate, and provide solutions for potential process improvements - Liaising with the other departments to ensure products are produced on time, every time, delivered on time to the highest standard - Identify, control and ensure the efficient use of energy onsite in a proactive manner to ensure all cost effective available opportunities are taken to controlling and minimising the energy usage - To demonstrate great interpersonal skills including a commitment to treat all colleagues with dignity and respect. - To work as part of a team to ensure all tasks are completed to highest standards - To behave at all times in a courteous and professional manner. Job Criteria: Essential: - 5 GCSE’s or equivalent with at least a grade C in English and Mathematics at GCSE level or equivalent - Highly motivated, driven, proactive, can do attitude - Strong people and interpersonal skills that is able to communicate effectively and appropriately across all levels - Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to be flexible, prioritise workload, manage complexity and adapt to changing conditions whilst meeting strict deadlines - Practical problem solving skills with strong root cause corrective action capabilities, including the ability to manage conflicting work demands, multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic and challenging environment - Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage complexity