Do you have experience within a Manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Smethwick? We have a temporary role available within DS Smith's Smethwick site to help support a Christmas project. Role: Assembly Operative Location: DS Smith, Summit Crescent, Smethwick,West Midlands. B66 1BT Rate: £13.87ph Contract length: 21st October - 15th December Shift Patterns: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 3pm Start: 21st October Responsibilities: * Assembly of cardboard boxes, profiling, glueing, stapling. * Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required * Ensuring the quality of product produced is to DS Smith standards * Helping the team to achieve productivity goals and being part of improvement initiatives * Maintaining highest possible standard of housekeeping * Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others to do the same Essential requirements: * Good level of verbal and written communication * Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation * Ability to conduct manual handling and be standing for long periods of time * Proactive nature and ability to work upon own initiative * Flexibility towards shift work and overtime * Own safety shoes/boots or trainers Benefits: * Advice and editing on your current CV * Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role * Paid holiday * Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts * Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend * Opportunity for progression into permanent roles * Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check