Job Description
Job Title: Box Making Machine Operator
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday & 07:30 - 14:00 Friday
Seddon Boxes is looking for an experienced Box Making Machine Operator to join our production team in Kettering. We manufacture quality rigid boxes and premium packaging for a wide range of customers, and we need someone who takes pride in producing consistently high standards of work.
The Role:
You will be responsible for setting up and operating rigid box making machinery, achieving production targets and maintaining quality throughout each job.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting up and changing over machinery accurately and efficiently.
- Checking job specifications, materials and approved samples before production.
- Producing and obtaining approval for first-off samples before starting the run.
- Monitoring box dimensions, appearance, fit and finish throughout production.
- Identifying and resolving operating faults, escalating issues where required.
- Reducing waste, downtime and unnecessary material usage.
- Recording production quantities, waste, setup times and downtime accurately.
- Maintaining correct pallet quantities, stacking patterns and clear identification.
- Carrying out routine cleaning, operator maintenance and safety checks.
- Working closely with planning, quality and other production colleagues to complete orders on time.
- Supporting the training and development of other operators when required
About you:
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous experience setting up and operating rigid box making machinery.
- A good understanding of rigid box production, materials and quality requirements.
- Strong practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of machine performance.
- A reliable, organised approach and a willingness to support colleagues.
- A commitment to safe working practices and a tidy working area.
- Experience with Emmeci MC92 machinery would be an advantage.
What We Offer:
- Pay reflecting your skills and experience.
- The opportunity to take ownership of your machine and contribute to production improvements.
- Further training and development.
- A varied role producing quality packaging within an established manufacturing business.
Additional Information:
You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies need not apply.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Rigid Box Machine Operator, Packaging Machine Operator, Print Finishing Machine Operator, Carton Machine Operator, Machine Minder, Machine Operator, may also be considered for this role.