Our DS Smith site in Devizes, Wiltshire is looking for Fixed Term Production Operatives to join us until the end of January 2025.
Key responsibilities include;
To be accountable for own and others health and safety whilst at work, operating in line with SSOW (safe systems of work) and company procedures to enable a safe working environment.
To raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management.
To be responsible for the operation of machinery to ensure efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised.
Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
Ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly and in line with the planned maintenance schedule. Support and assist with improvement initiatives.
Candidate profile Desirable would be:
Experience of running high speed production/packaging equipment.
Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.
Ability to demonstrate excellent Health & Safety awareness.
Competency in Quality Standards & reporting procedures.
Ability to work well as part of a team
Self-Motivated
An understanding of paper & packaging process.
Good mechanical aptitude
Fork Lift Truck Licence & Experience
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Shopping discount scheme
What We Do
DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy.
Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization