Warehouse operative

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we package life's everyday moments for a more renewable future.
We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the box that contained your frozen meal last night, to the box that held your beer or pop cans last weekend. As one of the world's largest global producers of fiber-based consumer packaging, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate.
We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
Position Details
12 hour shifts (36 hours per week)
Day and Night shifts in weekly rotations
Only work 3 shifts a week!

Job Purpose
The assistant will play a key role in the final stages of production, ensuring that the product is completed to a high standard prepared for delivery. The assistant should be able to feed and take off on the machine that they are asked to work on (training will be provided). The assistant requires the ability to follow detailed instructions and have a passion for delivering quality products. The assistant should be fully aware of any health and safety issues, particularly the stop button systems employed on each machine.
Responsibilities
The assistant will feed the blanks into the machine in the correct manner.
Carry out duties involved in the packing machine including feeding outers with relevant labels.
Assist the machine minder in both the removal and the basic setting of the easy feeder and inverter
Gain knowledge of quality issues, including recognizing an amount of print and cut and crease issues, using the correct terminology as far as possible.
Keep the machine clean and the feed area tidy. This will include sweeping up, cleaning under lifting tables and at times cleaning the machine framework.
Understand and complete relevant paperwork involved for each job.
Help run the machine to the optimum speed and to be generally vigilant while carrying out tasks
Support in other areas of production when required to help business continuity.
The company hygiene policy should be always adhered to.
Interpersonal Skills
Excellent communication skills essential, ability to understand clear written and verbal instructions.
Self-motivated
Good understanding of procedures and processes.
Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic
Leadership skills
Skills Gluing machine experience
Computer literate (Excel)
Ability to work under strict deadlines and targets
Quality and safety conscious
Punctual, presentable and with good attendance
Why join Graphic Packaging International?
We are one of the UK's leading folding carton manufacturers
A growing business in the food packaging industry and part of the network that serves all major UK supermarkets
Competitive salary
Benefits including Life Assurance
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Graphic Packaging International is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coalville

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English