Process Operator - Olifantsfontein, Ekurhuleni

Overall Responsibility: The Process Operator is responsible for operating packaging machines/equipment to achieve production goals efficiently whilst ensuring safety, quality and cost effectiveness.

Focus Area 1

Safety 

• Complying with OSH act and other safety regulations


• Report unsafe practices, conditions and incidents


• Use appropriate PPE and follow waste segregation guidelines


• Participate in safety meetings and compliance initiatives


• Adhere to safe working practices at all times

Focus Area 2 

Operations

• Ensure efficient machine operation to meet packaging KPIs


• Verify machine readiness before startup


• Operate machinery per standard operating procedures, including startup, shutdown, and changeovers


• Attend preshift meetings and conduct shiftly handovers


• Maintain housekeeping standards in his/her area of operation


• Provide performance feedback on equipment and material usage


• Monitor and control the process, assist in the management of usages and waste on shift


• Must be willing to assist with tasks outside of the normal scope of packaging


• Drive manufacturing excellence pillars on the shopfloor

Focus Area 3

Maintenance

• Perform first-line maintenance and report machine faults


• Perform autonomous maintenance


• Follow standard safety procedures and asset care protocols

Focus Area 4

Quality

• Adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions


• Conduct quality checks on packaging processes in a timeous manner


• Monitor quality parameters and ensure product standard is maintained


• Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions

Requirements of the Role

• Matric Certificate - (Subjects of Maths & Physics advantageous)


• Technical Courses (N3, N4, N5 or N6) will be an added advantage


• Minimum of 4 year's experience in an FMCG environment as a multi skilled operator


• Must be willing to accept shift work hours, dictated by production schedules

Preferred Skills/Competencies

• Operate plant and process equipment


• Carry out basic machine maintenance


• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment


• Wiling to work shifts assigned according to the schedule


• Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration

NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.