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[/company/ds-smith-packaging](/company/ds-smith-packaging)[DS Smith Packaging](/company/ds-smith-packaging)
# Machine Operator at DS Smith Packaging

**Location**
: Lockerbie, Scotland

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: entry

**Posted**
: Sep 29, 2026

## Description

DS Smith Packaging is recruiting a Machine Operative for a permanent, three-shift rotating role. The position reports to the Shift Manager and is responsible for safely operating machinery, maintaining productivity and quality targets, completing maintenance and cleaning tasks, and supporting improvement initiatives. The role requires experience in a production or machine-operating environment, with one year of experience preferred, and offers a competitive salary, holiday, pension, life assurance, income protection, and other employee benefits.

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