Are you familiar and experienced within a production or manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Livingston?
DS Smith is a world renowned sustainable packaging solutions provider. The Livingston site is responsible for creating packaging for well known drinks brands and houses significant printing technology. The successful applicant will be placed on day shifts within their Quarantine area.
Role: Operative
Location: DS Smith Packaging, Muir Rd, Livingston EH54 5DP
Rate: £11.83ph
Contract length: 3 months initially with the view to extend or offer permanent employment
Shift Patterns: 08:00-16:00 Mon-Thu and 08:00-13:30 Fri. (37.5 hours per week)
Start: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Operating machinery to create bespoke packaging solutions from corrugated card
- Ensuring efficiency is maximised and downtime is kept to a minimum at all times
- Adhering to productivity and performance targets whilst maintaining the highest of standards
- Conducting maintenance checks and tasks including cleaning the machinery
- Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times and encouraging others to do the same
- Reporting Health and Safety issues and incidents to management in real time
- Operating within a safe system of work (SSOW)
- Providing input towards improvement initiatives processing machinery and material handling equipment in a safe and productive manner.
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
- Ability and previous experience of operating machinery
- Ability to be on feet for extended periods and conduct manual handling including regular bending and reaching
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Proactive nature and positive approach to work, challenges and quality
Benefits:
- Ongoing support from a dedicated team
- Advice and editing on your current CV
- Access to exclusive discounts at restaurants and retailers
- Referral bonus scheme - earn up to £300* for successful referrals
- Opportunity for transition into a permanent position
- 3% Employer contribution Pension Scheme
- Access to mental and physical well-being resources
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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