To be accountable for own and others health and safety whilst at work, operating in line with SSOW (safe systems of work) and company procedures to enable a safe working environment.
To raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management.
To be responsible for the operation of machinery to ensure efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised.
Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
Ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly and in line with the planned maintenance schedule. Support and assist with improvement initiatives.
Skills Required
- Follow SSOW and company health and safety procedures while at work
- Immediately report unsafe acts and health and safety incidents to management
- Operate production machinery to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
- Achieve set productivity and performance targets while ensuring consistent quality standards
- Carry out maintenance and cleaning tasks according to the planned maintenance schedule
- Support and assist with improvement initiatives
DS Smith Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DS Smith and has not been reviewed or approved by DS Smith.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay to good across many roles, with some plants indicating competitive or above‑market hourly rates for operators and similar positions. This supports a broadly fair perception of base pay even as experiences vary by site.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. offerings include day‑one medical/vision and dental, employer HSA contributions, and 100% company‑paid life and short/long‑term disability, alongside an EAP. Some role descriptions also highlight mental‑health and fertility options.
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Retirement Support — Packages commonly reference a 401(k) with company match and, in some locations, pension eligibility or company‑funded retirement contributions. This positions retirement benefits as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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What We Do
DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization
