Assistant Operator

Tiger Brands; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in South Africa seeks a Reliever – Beverages Packaging to provide temporary support to the packaging team, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to quality and safety standards during shifts when regular staff are unavailable.

You will operate packaging machinery, load materials, maintain cleanliness, perform routine quality checks, and collaborate with colleagues to meet daily production targets while complying with SOPs and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing or packaging preferred.
• Ability to operate basic machinery and follow technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work across different shifts and packaging lines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit to handle repetitive tasks and moderate lifting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor beverage packaging machinery (bottling, labeling, sealing, and palletizing).
• Ensure packaging materials (bottles, cans, labels, cartons) are available and properly loaded.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packaging area in compliance with hygiene standards.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure packaging quality meets company specifications.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors promptly.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Assist in inventory control of packaging materials when required.
• Provide support across different packaging lines depending on operational needs.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Packaging machinery operation

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description: Reliever – Beverages Packaging

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Position Overview

The Reliever in Beverages Packaging provides support to the packaging team by temporarily filling in for absent or unavailable staff. This role ensures smooth operations, continuity of production, and adherence to quality and safety standards during shifts where regular employees are unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor beverage packaging machinery (bottling, labeling, sealing, and palletizing).
• Ensure packaging materials (bottles, cans, labels, cartons) are available and properly loaded.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packaging area in compliance with hygiene standards.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure packaging quality meets company specifications.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors promptly.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Assist in inventory control of packaging materials when required.
• Provide support across different packaging lines depending on operational needs.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or packaging (preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to operate basic machinery and follow technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work across different shifts and packaging lines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit to handle repetitive tasks and moderate lifting.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced production environment.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Exposure to noise, moving machinery, and packaged beverage products.
• Shift-based work, including weekends or holidays when required.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and consistency in packaging.
• Adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to quickly adapt to different roles and responsibilities.
• Contribution to meeting production targets during relief periods.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.