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Smurfit Westrock Machine Operator in Limerick, Ireland
Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operating in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 59 paper mills. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. For home and beauty products, our paper-based consumer packaging solutions combine elevated form and reliable function to meet the needs of today\u2019s brands and shoppers. Our team of over 100,000 professionals drives operations across 40 countries on 6 continents and Smurfit Westrock are proud to be included on TIME Magazine\u2019s World\u2019s Best Companies 2025 list for the second year running.
Our Consumer Packaging business in Europe supplies paper-based packaging, leaflets and labels for a wide variety of household names in industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, beauty and personal care, premium wines and spirits, and much, much more.
With more than 5,500 colleagues across 10 countries and 34 operating locations, Smurfit Westrock's European Consumer Packaging operation is ideally positioned to provide innovative, sustainable packaging solutions to customers across the globe.
Our Values
Safety, Loyalty, Integrity and Respect are the core values and foundations on which our organisation is built. Our values are who we are: People who value life above all else; People who do the right thing, always. People who show a deep respect for each other and all of our differences. We are a team of over 100,000 people that are united behind a shared commitment to create, protect and care - We are Smurfit Westrock.
Job Purpose
To perform all duties of a Machine Operator, ensuring the effective running of gluing machines to their optimum potential. This includes adhering to stringent quality standards and ensuring a quality product is delivered to the customer on time, while working safely and in compliance with established safe systems of working.
Key Responsibilities:
Production:
\u2022 Prepare and run machines to their optimum potential, ensuring quality standards are met.
\u2022 Comply with current systems of working, including established shift patterns.
\u2022 Achieve daily/weekly production targets.
\u2022 Adhere to established quality standards within the guidelines of the quality systems.
\u2022 Maximize machine efficiency.
\u2022 Participate in continuous improvement initiatives in production.
\u2022 Provide cover as required for process operatives.
\u2022 Log and record duties performed in SFDC.
Maintenance:
\u2022 Maintain all machinery and equipment in line with planned maintenance programs.
\u2022 Keep the work area clean and tidy, maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
\u2022 Work proactively with the engineering department to log faults and improve machine performance.
\u2022 Participate in fault finding and correcting malfunctions on the machine.
\u2022 General housekeeping of the machine and surrounding areas.
Health and Safety:
\u2022 Work and encourage others to work safely, adhering to health and safety procedures.
\u2022 Report all accidents, dangerous occurrences, and non-conformances to management.
Person Specification:
\u2022 Results-driven and quality-focused.
\u2022 Flexible and prepared to work shifts to meet business needs.
\u2022 Experience with Alpina, Media, Signature or Jagenberg machines is a distinct advantage.
\u2022 Methodical approach to work.
\u2022 Able to work on own initiative.
\u2022 Good teamwork and communication skills.
\u2022 Problem-solving abilities.
\u2022 Adaptable to change.
\u2022 Willingness to learn.
Additional Requirements:
\u2022 Uphold and promote Smurfit Westrock\u2019s values and behaviours.
\u2022 Must be flexible and adaptable to change.
\u2022 Must be prepared to take on additional responsibilities and other duties as required to meet business needs.
\u2022 Successfully adapt to changing demands and conditions.
Environmental, Health and Safety
It is your responsibility to co-operate with Smurfit Westrock in relation to all health, safety and environmental topics. This includes working to the practices shown during training that will be provided to you and the company's health, safety and environmental policies. You will be expected to work in accordance with local site practices and not to interfere with or misuse anything that's been provided for your health, safety or welfare.
Other Requirements
Flexible and adaptable to change and prepared to take on additional responsibilities with other duties as required to meet business needs. Successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions. Be able to be self-motivated, standards driven, with a keen eye for detail whilst being team focused and harnessing collaboration and co-operation of others.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.