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:
- Operating and maintaining equipment to produce quality products safely and efficiently, ensuring on-time completion of production orders according to shift and daily targets.
- Setting up and operating machines following SOPs.
- Documenting production details and addressing product, process, and machine issues.
- Ensuring products meet quality standards and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Safely starting up and shutting down equipment.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment following 5S standards.
- Reporting quality issues, raw material problems, and equipment breakdowns to the shift supervisor promptly.
- Controlling and recording all production sheets for traceability.
- Conducting visual and computer-based quality inspections.
- Participating in first-line maintenance and machine cleaning.
- Reporting risks related to Quality and Food Safety Management.
- Following all Quality, Food Safety, Environmental, and Health and Safety procedures.
- Performing additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications include:
- Minimum of 5 years' technical experience in manufacturing, specifically in plastic recycling, the plastic industry, or food packaging.
- Preferably completed skilled worker training in a technical profession (e.g., machine fitter, mechanic, machine operator, plastics processor).
- Experience working with conveyor belts and automated processes.
- Forklift license is an advantage.
- Computer literacy.
- Thorough understanding of Health and Safety practices.
- High cleanliness standards and adherence to 5S principles.
Only local candidates based in KZN will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.