Extrusion Operator

Ntice Search Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recycling plant on the Dolphin Coast is hiring a local Extrusion Operator. This role involves operating equipment for plastic recycling, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining safety practices. Suitable candidates should have extensive experience in the field and must be based in KZN.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in plastic recycling or food packaging.
• Experience with automated processes and conveyor belts.
• Forklift license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operating equipment to ensure production targets are met.
• Maintaining quality standards and addressing issues.
• Participating in maintenance and ensuring cleanliness.

Skills

Health and Safety practices

Cleanliness standards

Computer literacy

Education

Skilled worker training in technical profession

Tools

Conveyor belts

Job description

An innovative recycling plant located on the Dolphin Coast, KZN, is seeking a local Extrusion Operator with experience in plastic recycling, the plastic industry, or food packaging to play a pivotal role in their journey into the African recycling market. As a KZN-based, bilingual (Zulu & English) Extrusion Operator, you will be part of the growing team at the new plant in Ballito.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Operating and maintaining equipment to produce quality products safely and efficiently, ensuring on-time completion of production orders according to shift and daily targets.
2. Setting up and operating machines following SOPs.
3. Documenting production details and addressing product, process, and machine issues.
4. Ensuring products meet quality standards and adjusting machine settings as needed.
5. Safely starting up and shutting down equipment.
6. Maintaining a clean and organized work environment following 5S standards.
7. Reporting quality issues, raw material problems, and equipment breakdowns to the shift supervisor promptly.
8. Controlling and recording all production sheets for traceability.
9. Conducting visual and computer-based quality inspections.
10. Participating in first-line maintenance and machine cleaning.
11. Reporting risks related to Quality and Food Safety Management.
12. Following all Quality, Food Safety, Environmental, and Health and Safety procedures.
13. Performing additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications include:

1. Minimum of 5 years' technical experience in manufacturing, specifically in plastic recycling, the plastic industry, or food packaging.
2. Preferably completed skilled worker training in a technical profession (e.g., machine fitter, mechanic, machine operator, plastics processor).
3. Experience working with conveyor belts and automated processes.
4. Forklift license is an advantage.
5. Computer literacy.
6. Thorough understanding of Health and Safety practices.
7. High cleanliness standards and adherence to 5S principles.

Only local candidates based in KZN will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.