Corrugated Packaging Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
JOB DESCRIPTION
Frederick Jones (Belfast) Ltd is a long-established company supplying packaging and building products and due to a requirement in our Packaging Division we require a person for our:
Corrugated Department - Balmoral Road, Belfast
JOB TITLE: Corrugated Production Operative
DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: Corrugated Department / 25 Balmoral Road, Belfast, BT12 6QA
RESPONSIBLE TO: Alan Fowler / Mark Anderson
STATEMENT OF MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:
Day to day manufacture and finishing of corrugated products.
KEY TASKS:
- Safe operation of machinery used in the production and finishing of various types and sizes of corrugated products.
- Assembly of composite packs - any combinations of wood / plywood / fibreboard / foam glued and stapled to customer specification.
- Use of strapping and sealing, foot stapling and stretch-wrapping hand machines, in preparation of packaging for despatch.
- To ensure the production of orders is correct and to ensure the appropriate documentation is correct.
- General care and tidiness of machines and production area on a daily and weekly basis and to ensure any problems are immediately reported to a supervisor or management.
- Adhere to all the company's health and safety procedures.
- Work flexibly in other areas and in other duties as required by operational needs and as directed by management.
- Where Certified - Safe operation of Forklifts.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:
- The accuracy of work and relevant paperwork and documentation.
- The efficiency in which all tasks are carried out.
- The tidiness of production area.
- The completion of IS09000 duties.
- Co-operation with other personnel and management.
HOURS:
Monday – Thursday 6.45 – 12.15, 12.45 – 15.45
Friday 6.45 – 11.45
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
- 2 years’ experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Desirable Criteria
- Forklift Licence
- 1 years’ experience with ISO 9000 quality systems
- Previous experience of working with packaging products
- First Aid Certificate
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.38-£12.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
- ISO 9000 Quality Systems: 1 year (preferred)
- manufacturing packaging products: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Counterbalance Forklift Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/02/2023
Reference ID: CPO-02/23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Corrugated Packaging Production Operative roles across Frederick Jones (Belfast) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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