Production Operative; Corrugator

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.

At Smurfit Westrock
, our corrugator operation is the heartbeat of our manufacturing process. We’re looking for hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic Corrugator Operatives to join our team at West Auckland.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in producing quality products, and wants to build a long-term career with a global leader in sustainable packaging

At West Auckland, you’ll become part of a supportive and experienced team where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We invest in our people and provide opportunities to train across different areas of the corrugator operation, helping you develop new skills and broaden your experience.

• Operating corrugator machinery safely and efficiently
• Producing sheet board to the required quality standards and customer specifications
• Monitoring machine performance and product quality
• Completing quality checks and production records accurately
• Helping to minimise waste and improve machine efficiency
• Reporting equipment issues and supporting continuous production flow
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety
• Working closely with colleagues to achieve production, quality and performance targets
• Training across different areas of the corrugator operation, including support areas such as reel stores and baling operations

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support for you and your family
• A safe and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• The chance to work for a global leader in sustainable packaging

We’re looking for team players who are:

• Safety-focused and committed to doing the right thing
• Positive, reliable and willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Able to work accurately and follow procedures
• Flexible and adaptable in their approach to work
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment
• Experience operating machinery or working on production lines
• An understanding of quality standards and quality checks
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Awareness of health and safety requirements within an operational environment

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.