Production Operator

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DS Smith Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Join our team at DS Smith Kettering and play a key role in delivering high-quality products! We’re looking for a motivated Production Operative to support our manufacturing operations. You’ll help ensure smooth production processes, maintain safety standards, and achieve performance targets.

• Take responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety, following SSOW (Safe Systems of Work) and company procedures.
• Immediately report any unsafe acts or incidents to management.
• Meet productivity and quality targets consistently.
• Carry out daily warehouse and production activities efficiently.

• Safety-first mindset.
• Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Team player with a quality-focused approach.
• Flexible and open to multi-skilled working and constructive challenge.

• Background in corrugated board manufacturing (ideal but not essential).
• Previous experience in production or machine operation.
• Basic numeracy skills for inventory tasks.
• FLT Licence for Counterbalance (desirable).

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Manufacturing

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