Bread Slicer & Packaging Operator – Quality & Safety

Tiger Brands; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Slicer Operator to ensure smooth production for bread packaging. You will communicate issues to the Supervisor, monitor metal detectors and packaging quality, and maintain clean, safe working conditions in the area.

Responsibilities include verifying dates, seals, FIFO usage, and maintaining equipment safety. You will also report deviations promptly and support general housekeeping across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating slicers in a bakery/food production environment.
• Ability to monitor packaging quality and ensure FIFO compliance.
• Adherence to safety procedures and food safety policy.

Responsibilities

• Communicate problems with incoming Operator and Supervisor.
• Check metal detector reject box and ensure it is locked.
• Check printer dates for accuracy; escalate to Supervisor if unsure.
• Ensure bags are sealed and kwiklok locked securely.
• Verify bag seal integrity and avoid holes.
• Monitor bag tensioners to prevent tearing.
• Ensure adequate bags and Kwikloks are available.
• Keep packaging trolley area neat and in designated place.
• Monitor slicer batch counts and perform blade changes as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping in the machine area.
• Follow FIFO packaging usage from stores and trolley.
• Return stock bags to the packaging trolley at shift end.
• Monitor conveyors to prevent squashed bread.
• Assess product quality and remove substandard items.
• Observe machine operation to prevent damage.
• Check slice evenness and request adjustments if required.
• Only trained Operators to operate metal detectors.
• Print clear date coding on bags.
• Ensure packaging is ready to avoid delays during changeovers.
• Verify machine safety guards are in place and functional.
• Report deviations to Fitter/Supervisor for quick repair.
• Log temporary fixes with Supervisor to speed up repair.
• Check metal detectors hourly.
• Uphold Safe Work procedures and Good Work Practices.
• Adhere to Food safety policy.
• Perform any reasonable work-related duty as requested by Supervisor.

Skills

Slicer operation

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Tools

Metal detectors

Job description

Tiger Brands is seeking a Slicer Operator to ensure smooth production for bread packaging. You will communicate issues to the Supervisor, monitor metal detectors and packaging quality, and maintain clean, safe working conditions in the area.

Responsibilities include verifying dates, seals, FIFO usage, and maintaining equipment safety. You will also report deviations promptly and support general housekeeping across shifts.