The opportunity:
We are seeking an Apprentice Gluing Machine Operator to train and perform all duties of a Machine Operator, including make ready and effective running of the gluing machines to their optimum potential. The role involves ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, delivering a quality product to customers on time, and working safely in compliance with established safe systems. Additionally, the candidate will lead a small work crew.
How you will impact Smurfit-Westrock:
* Safety and Reporting: Work safely, encourage health and safety procedures, and report accidents, dangerous occurrences, and non-conformances.
* Maintenance and Housekeeping: Maintain machinery and equipment, keep work areas clean, and ensure high housekeeping standards.
* Collaboration and Fault Management: Collaborate with engineering to log faults, participate in fault-finding, and correct machine malfunctions.
* Machine Operation: Prepare and run machines to meet quality standards, follow working systems, and achieve production targets and KPI’s.
* Process Improvement: Continuously enhance operational processes to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and maintain high-quality standards.
* Efficiency and Improvement: Maximize machine efficiency, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and provide cover for process operatives.
* Documentation: Log and record duties in SFDC.
What you need to succeed:
* Adapt to work shifts and changes.
* Have a strong willingness to learn
* Apply a methodical work approach and problem-solving abilities.
* Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
* Work independently.
* Exhibit strong teamwork and communication skills.
What we offer:
* Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
* A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.