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Production Operator

Smurfit Westrock
Uddingston Full-time
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Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock - Where Everyone Has the Opportunity to Thrive Are you looking for a workplace where your contributions are valued, your safety and wellbeing come first and your career can grow?

At Smurfit Westrock, we’re proud to be a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

About Us At Smurfit Westrock, our success is built on people - diverse individuals bringing their unique perspectives and ideas.

We care deeply about:

  • Sustainability – protecting our planet for future generations

  • Safety and wellbeing – looking after our people and our communities

  • Development – helping every team member reach their full potential

We believe diversity drives innovation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

The Role: Production Operator As a Production Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our production lines running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality products safely and on time.

What you’ll do:

  • Operate and maintain machines within the Production area

  • Identify and resolve minor faults to keep operations running efficiently

  • Follow all health, safety and quality standards

  • Help reduce waste and improve production efficiency

  • Complete required paperwork and use computer systems accurately

  • Prepare and maintain tooling or replace worn parts (after training and sign-off)

  • Keep your machine and workspace clean, tidy and safe

We’re looking for someone who: • Has experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Enjoys practical, hands-on work and problem-solving

  • Works well in a fast-paced team environment

  • Has good communication, literacy, numeracy and computer skills

  • Is flexible and open to new challenges

  • Is committed to working safely and responsibly

Experience operating Gluing Machines is a plus but not required — full training will be provided.

What We Offer • Competitive pay and benefits, including annual leave, pension, and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Training and development to support your career growth

  • 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family

  • Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

  • Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (we are a Disability Confident Employer)

Join Us If you’re ready to grow your skills, make an impact and be part of a company that values who you are - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet the criteria outlined above.

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.

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