Assistant Operators

Tigerbrands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in South Africa seeks a packaging operator to manage beverage packaging lines including bottling, labeling, sealing and palletizing. You will ensure materials are loaded, maintain hygiene, and perform routine quality checks on the line.

This role requires following SOPs, reporting issues promptly, and assisting with inventory and cross-line support while maintaining safety and efficiency to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor beverage packaging machinery (bottling, labelling, sealing, and palletizing).
• Ensure packaging materials are available and properly loaded.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packaging area per hygiene standards.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure packaging quality meets specifications.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards promptly to supervisors.
• Follow 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 as needed.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

• Operate and monitor beverage packaging machinery (bottling, labelling, 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.