Finishing Operator - Rigid Boxes

About the job

Award winning manufacturer of short run Paper-Over-Board Rigid boxes is looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to work in its box and binder wrapping team. This client’s products are produced to a high standard of quality and often involve a high degree of complexity.

The role will involve producing high quality rigid presentation boxes, including cases and trays.

Key Duties

• Wrapping rigid box trays and POB cases in short to medium run lengths by hand or with various levels of automation.
• Running various automatic / semi-automatic machines including: Gluing and edge turning machines - Box Pressing and wrapping machines - Automatic/semi automatic case-making machines
• Ensuring that all work is produced to the highest quality standard.
• Following production schedule to ensure that orders are completed on time.
• Performing equipment setups and clean-downs.
• Maintaining equipment and working area.
• Identifying any issues that could impact the production performance and seeking to resolve them using practical problem-solving methods.
• Using software systems to acquire job information and report in a timely manner.
• Using Lean principles in an effort to continuously improve productivity.

Key Skills

• Technical expertise running semi automatic box production equipment including: Box wrappers - Automatic gluing machines - Hand wrapping of boxes.
• Good glue management, edge turning and spotting skills.
• Attention to detail and an eye for quality.
• Handy with a folding bone.
• Able to work quickly and with a high degree of precision.
• Able to work as a team in a production line or on their own.