Assistant Plant Operator

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Durban; Presencial; ZAR 137.000 - 164.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd in Durban seeks an Assistant Plant Operator to support resin and gelcoat production. You will weigh and prepare raw materials, assist with production activities, package products and keep accurate records.

Requirements include Matric, a valid forklift licence, good numeracy and attention to detail, ability to follow schedules, and a safety-focused approach.

Formación

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Valid forklift licence is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing or production is advantageous.
• Good numeracy and literacy; ability to measure and record materials.
• Ability to follow production schedules and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Physically fit for hands-on production duties.
• Safety-conscious and aware of housekeeping requirements.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Weigh, measure and prepare raw materials required for production per schedules.
• Ensure materials are available, weighed accurately and organized in batch areas.
• Assist Resin Plant Operator and Gelcoat Operator with loading materials into equipment.
• Package, label and transfer finished products to storage areas with correct identification.
• Accurately complete raw material documentation for each production batch.
• Record final product yields and verify correct labelling.
• Maintain cleanliness, housekeeping and safety in manufacturing and storage areas.
• Operate forklift safely when required according to procedures.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties to support production operations.

Conocimientos

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Educación

Matric (Grade 12)

Herramientas

Forklift licence

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Plant Operator

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary: R13,500 per month
Industry: Manufacturing / Chemical Production

About the Role

An established manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious and detail-oriented Assistant Plant Operator to join its production team.

The successful candidate will support the manufacturing of unsaturated polyester resins and gelcoat products by preparing and weighing raw materials, assisting with production activities, packaging finished products and maintaining accurate production records. The role requires good numeracy skills, attention to detail and a strong commitment to workplace safety and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure and prepare raw materials required for the production of unsaturated polyester resins and gelcoat products in accordance with production schedules.

• Ensure all required materials are available, accurately weighed and correctly organised in the designated batch marshalling areas.

• Assist the Resin Plant Operator and Gelcoat Operator with loading raw materials into the relevant production equipment.

• Package, label and transfer finished products to the designated storage areas, ensuring correct identification and handling.

• Accurately complete raw material marshalling documentation, recording all components weighed and prepared for each production batch.

• Record final packaged product yields and verify that finished products are correctly labelled.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, housekeeping and safety throughout the manufacturing and storage areas.

• Operate a forklift safely when required, in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.

• Comply with company health and safety policies, operational procedures and instructions.

• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by senior members of staff to support production operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).

• Valid forklift licence — essential.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment will be advantageous.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills, with the ability to measure, weigh and record materials accurately.

• Ability to follow production schedules, written instructions and established procedures.

• Good attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping skills.

• Physically fit and able to perform practical, hands-on production duties.

• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.

• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Key Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Safety-conscious approach to work.

• Good organisational and housekeeping skills.

• Teamwork and willingness to assist production operators.

• Ability to follow instructions and production procedures.

• Dependability and a strong work ethic.

Remuneration

Salary: R13,500 per month.