Sheeter Operator

WestRock Company


Date: 14 hours ago
City: Hounslow
Contract type: Full time
General Information

Job ID

ATR55323

Posting Job Title

Sheeter Operator

Locations

Heathrow UK

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

06-Oct-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Sheeter Operative’s job is to make-ready, run the Sheeting Machine and drive fork-lift/pump trucks, being part of the two-man crew performing the following tasks:-

Key Accountabilities

  • Moving reels from Variomann print area to sheeting using clamp/pump truck
  • Feeding machine – Loading reels and threading paper reel into the machine
  • Operating guillotines
  • Setting the machine to run for optimum efficiency
  • Setting, loading and unloading delivery unit using fork lift truck
  • Carrying out regular maintenance tasks/guard checks
  • Carry out required in process checks (paper and electronic recording)
  • Ensuring total quality of sheets produced
  • Setting up and operating the guillotine machine
  • Measuring and cutting printed materials
  • Keeping workplace clean and tidy
  • Responsible for own and others safety, in accordance with Smurfit Westrock safety policy
  • Flexibility to transfer machines and run down manned, as per the WestRock/Unite agreement

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

  • Good people skills with the ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
  • Good level of verbal and written English communication skills
  • Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
  • Excellent timekeeping, ambition and desire to succeed

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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