Packing Operative

Packing Operative


Company
Scientific Games
Location
Leeds
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

Packing (Machine Stand-in) Operatives – Double Day Shift

Scientific Games International Ltd is a subsidiary of the $1Billion pa turnover, globally renowned Scientific Games Corporation. Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art printing facility in Leeds supplies lottery scratch cards to clients in Europe.

We are currently recruiting for Packing (Machine Stand-in) Operatives to work on a double day shift pattern within our busy, state of the art printing facility in Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The role involves checking, sorting and packing lottery tickets in a production line environment. Other duties include making up boxes, and general housekeeping to keep the shopfloor clean, tidy and safe. In addition to this, you will also be expected to run packaging machinery in order to provide cover across the shift as and when required. Therefore, the successful candidate will ideally have experience of operating finishing machines within a busy, fast paced manufacturing environment

We are looking for people who are hardworking, reliable, and flexible to join our team. You should have a good level of manual dexterity, good numeracy skills, be able to communicate efficiently with others, and a keen eye for detail. Ideally you will have worked in a similar fast paced manufacturing environment before with experience of running packaging machinery. This is an essential requirement for the role. You will also be required to be trained in quality control and use of the pedestrian pallet truck.

In return we offer a competitive reward package:

Double Day shift pattern:

£27,610.23 per annum

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Alternate early (0600-1330) and late (1330-2100) shift pattern

In addition to this we offer 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, free carparking onsite, plus a pension contribution match up to 6%.

Please note that due to the highly secure nature of our business, any job offer would be subject to the following screening: drugs screening test, receipt of references, receipt of satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check, and a satisfactory credit history check. We would also require proof of eligibility to work in the UK before any job offer is made.

Qualifications

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster .

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