Production Operative

Production OperativeSalary/Hourly Rate of Pay up to £28,850 plus 20% Shift premiumHours: 39 hours per week.Rotating shift Pattern: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Mon-Thurs6am-1pm / 1pm-8pm on FridayAbout the roleWe are looking for a Production Operative to join the team and play a vital role in achieving the business goals of our Packaging division, which produces corrugated packaging solutions for a range of customers in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors.Health & Safety is our number one priority and therefore you will be accountable for your own health and the health and safety of others, operating in line with safe systems of work (SSOW) and company procedures, immediately raising any unsafe acts with those concerned and reporting health and safety incidents to management, to ultimately help create a safe working environment for all.You will be responsible for the safe operation of movement of materials ensuring you meet productivity and performance targets, which include quality, waste, and customer service. In addition, you will ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out in line with the planned maintenance schedule. You will also be required to support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, as and when arise.About youMinimum requirements:Puts safety firstSelf-motivated, positive, enthusiasticGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenGood team playerQuality consciousPositive approach to multi-skilled workingTo be open minded and flexible, able to challenge and be challengedPreferred requirements:Experience working in a production/machine operating environmentCounterbalance and/or Reach FLT licenceBenefitsDS Smith pension schemeDeath in service life assuranceCompany sick pay schemeIncome protectionEmployee assistance programmeOccupational Health including physiotherapy, and virtual GP serviceCycle to work scheme via salary sacrificeShopping discountsElectric car via salary sacrificeFree eye test and flu vaccinesEmployee share save schemeEmployee recognition schemeOpportunities to progress within the business25 days' holiday plus bank holidaysFree on-site car park parkingWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria."