Senior Operator in Boston

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest. Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. The products of Metsä Wood, Metsä Group’s wood products business, include Kerto LVL, birch and spruce plywood and further processed sawn timber. Our products made of northern wood store carbon and play an important role in combating climate change.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all.

The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced team and help cover all aspects of manufacturing of timber, sheeted and MDF products from across a range of specialised production lines. We process the raw materials into finished goods of a high standard that are distributed from site directly to our customers.

From setting and operating high-tech specialised machinery such as bandsaws, planers, in line cross cutting machinery, automated and manual machinery whilst maintaining the high safety and quality standards that we promote and set. The successful applicant should have the ability to account for materials in/out via our operating systems.

In addition to this, the successful applicant may be required to operate a front lift and side lifting MHE’s – full onsite training will be provided.

What will you get to do?

• Embrace and promote a strong safety culture whilst maintaining high safety standards and working in accordance to site safety rules and SOP’s.
• Carry out daily safety checks, risk assessments and audits and have the ability to record and escalate findings to the relevant person(s)/departments Shift Leaders or Managers.
• Have a good understanding of quality standards and how to rectify any issues that may arise.
• Quality responsibility in the production environment, ensuring that high standards are maintained throughout production.
• Documentation control and task checks are completed in line with SOP’s.
• Operate the barcode and label application machines.
• Operate MHE to safely move products to and from the production lines, ensuring that the correct materials are picked and the finished goods are stored in the correct locations in our distribution warehouses.
• Manufacture products in line with CAD drawings ensuring that company and customer requirements are met.
• Strive to achieve and exceed the company’s performance related metrics.
• Help keep downtime to a minimum through good setting and utilising your problem solving skills and assisting the engineering team when required.

What are we expecting of you?

• A good understanding of health and safety knowledge.
• A proactive attitude to learning and implementing new concepts.
• Be enthusiastic in your approach to work and daily tasks, hold a can do attitude and be generally hardworking and willing to undertake alternative tasks when experiencing downtimes etc.
• Have the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Have strong I.T skills and confidence using technology.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to problem solve and come forward with useful solutions that will help improve performance, reduce/minimise downtimes and make improvements.
• Ability to read and understand data from the sites metrics of Safety, Quality, Availability, Performance and OEE.
• Have the ability to read and follow a running plan.
• Hold a keen understanding for Continuous Improvement works.
• Escalates matters appropriately through the Leadership/Management channels.
• Amount of flexibility will be required, expecting you to assist in different areas of operations when necessary.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

Safe and professional – join the team that keeps our mills running. Thousands of professionals work at Metsä Group’s production facilities in a range of responsible jobs. Each of us is the best expert in their work and has the opportunity to regenerate how they work. Safety and modern technology make our mills comfortable workplaces, where you can look forward to working long into the future. Using multiple skills adds variety to your daily work. Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

We offer our employees a wide range of fringe benefits, including comprehensive occupational health care, and extensive training and development opportunities.

Other benefits include:

• A compelling brand and company with true sustainability platform.
• An attractive benefits package, including competitive salary, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme, and comprehensive death in service benefit.
• A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with various service-related increments.
• You can count on our commitment to your growth and development.
• Training, mentoring and coaching tailored to each individual’s development needs.
• Membership of the Me @ Metsa reward platform providing access to discounts and offers from 100’s of popular retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support 24/7 including financial, legal and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free On-site parking.

Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.

Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview. Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Would you like to know more? Contact us! Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact HR Specialist Carrie Nolan. You can reach Carrie by email.

What happens next?

Click on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your CV and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.