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Factory Operative

Salary Range
£21,527 - £32,167
£1,794 - £2,681 / mo
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Location Base
Arbroath, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Would you like to work for an innovative and exciting Global organisation who’s Company values are at the heart of their business?

WestRock are one of the world’s largest print and packaging companies! We employ over 50,000 team members across 320 locations worldwide. Our Company strives to create a culture that provides long term opportunities for our team members in an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

If this sounds like the kind of Company you would like to work for, we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for several Factory Operatives to join our wonderful team at our Arbroath site. This role will work as part of the machine assembly line team, who are responsible for manufacturing luxury rigid box packaging predominately for the Scotch drinks market.

This position is based on a flexible work rota which includes early shift, back shift and day shift.

How you will impact WestRock:
You will operate as part of the assembly line, producing high quality rigid boxes primarily for the drinks market.
You will successfully undertake simple assembly tasks, including box fold assembly, manual turn ins, fitment insertion, apply poly bags of sleeves, assembling shippers, inspection and packing.
You will work on the lid production line, feeding conveyors and applying lid cards
Assemble shippers offline and manually pack boxes
Conducting a visual inspection to ensure products achieve the quality requirements

What you need to succeed:
Experience of working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced & high volume manufacturing environment
Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills
Team Working
Tenacity
Concern for health & safety and quality standards

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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