Laser Packer (Night Shift)

Dream job Link; Sandton; Presencial; ZAR 100.000 - 167.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amrod (Pty) Ltd seeks a Laser Packer for the Night Shift to manage nighttime order retrieval, laser engraving QA, protective packing, and dispatch preparation at the Woodmead facility. You will operate in a fast-paced production environment, ensuring high-quality standards and precise packing for promotional items.

The role requires night shift availability, strict safety adherence, and a meticulous work approach to meet hourly targets while supporting cross-departmental operations.

Formación

• Grade 12 / Matric with technical or manufacturing literacy
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in packing, quality inspection, or manufacturing
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Willing to work night shift, overtime, and weekends; live near Woodmead
• High attention to detail, safety-conscious, team player

Responsabilidades

• Execute nighttime order retrieval, laser-engraved product quality auditing, protective packing, and dispatch prep.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and safety during night shifts.
• Ensure zero-defect quality control and prevent transit damage.

Conocimientos

Packing experience

English fluency

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Educación

Grade 12 / Matric with technical or manufacturing literacy certificate

Descripción del empleo

Company: Amrod (Pty) Ltd

Department / Division: Laser Branding & Production Department

Vacancy Reference: AM-66

Position Title: Laser Packer (Night Shift)

Location: Woodmead, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Posting Date: 06 October 2026 | Contract Type: Permanent (Night Shift Operations)

Governance Framework: Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA), ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, 5S Housekeeping Methodology, Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (Night Shift Operations & Overtime Prescripts)

1. Executive Purpose & Operational Mandate

The Laser Packer (Night Shift) at Amrod’s Woodmead manufacturing and branding facility executes nighttime order retrieval, laser-engraved product quality auditing, precise protective packing, and dispatch preparation for promotional and corporate merchandise.

Operating within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment during night shifts, the Laser Packer ensures zero-defect quality control, prevents transit damage to laser-branded items, adheres to strict hourly output targets, maintains 5S floor safety, and supports cross-departmental operations as dictated by production demand.

2. End-to-End Laser Department Night Shift Workflows

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ AMROD NIGHT SHIFT LASER PACKING WORKFLOW │ └───────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────┘ │ ┌──────────────────┬───────────────────┴───────────────────┬──────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼┌───────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐│ Warehouse │ │ Laser Quality│ │ Protective │ │ Staging, 5S ││ Order │ │ Inspection & │ │ Packing & │ │ & Handover ││ Collection│ │ Defect Audit │ │ Labeling │ │ Logging │└─────┬─────┘ └──────┬───────┘ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬───────┘ │ │ │ │ Collect laser job Inspect engraving clarity, alignment, Pack items in inner/ Stage packed cartons batches from stock surface finish, & count units. Report outer cartons, seal, for dispatch, clean holding areas. any defect deviations to supervisor. and affix job labels. workstation, & log out.

1. Warehouse Job Collection & Unpacking

• Job Batch Intake: Retrieve assigned branding work tickets and unbranded/branded merchandise cartons from designated warehouse holding bays.
• Unpacking & Verification: Safely unpack incoming product cartons, verifying physical item counts and color specifications against the production job card before laser processing or post-laser packing.

2. Laser Branding Quality Inspection & Defect Audit

• Laser Engraving Quality Audit: Conduct $100\%$ visual inspections on laser-engraved items (metal pens, drinkware, corporate gifts), checking logo placement, depth, edge sharpness, clarity, and centering.
• Surface Defect Identification: Check for surface scratches, laser burns, discoloration, or debris caused during the engraving process.
• Deviation Escalation: Immediately isolate non-conforming items and report quality deviations or count shortages to the Night Shift Team Leader or Laser Supervisor.

3. Protective Packing, Sealing & Barcode Labeling

• Individual Item Sleeving: Insert individual branded items into protective polybags, gift boxes, or sleeves to prevent friction damage during transit.
• Master Carton Packing: Pack items neatly into master distribution cartons, applying void-fill materials (bubble wrap, air pillows) to secure contents.
• Carton Sealing & Job Labeling: Seal master cartons using heavy-duty tape, affixing accurate job identification barcodes, quantities, and customer shipping labels.

4. Safety, Night Shift Fatigue Governance & 5S Housekeeping

• Workstation 5S Maintenance: Clean packing benches, dispose of discarded cardboard and plastic wrap, and organize packing materials ("A place for everything and everything in its place").
• OHSA & Night Shift Safety: Wear mandatory PPE (safety boots, protective gloves), use proper ergonomic lifting techniques, report safety hazards, and maintain high alertness during night shift operations.

3. Position Requirements & Candidate Assessment Matrix

• Formal Education: Grade 12 / Matric Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification Technical or manufacturing literacy certificate
• Industry Experience: Minimum 2 years’ similar experience in packing, quality inspection, or manufacturing Prior packing or production experience within a Screen Printing or Laser Branding department
• Language Capability: Fluent in English (both written and verbal communication) Strong interpersonal communication skills in shift team settings
• Shift Flexibility: Fully available for Night Shift, extended overtime, and weekend work Residing in areas with reliable night shift transport to Woodmead
• Core Competencies: High sense of urgency, meticulous attention to detail, safety-conscious, team player, problem-solving skills Ability to sustain high accuracy and output in a pressurised night shift environment

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Packing Output & Speed: Consistently meet or exceed hourly packing targets established by the Laser Department Night Manager.
• Quality Accuracy Rate: Achieve a $\ge 99.8\%$ defect‑free packing accuracy rate, ensuring no damaged or incorrectly engraved items pass to dispatch.
• Safety & PPE Compliance: $100\%$ adherence to safety regulations and zero reported workplace accidents or safety infractions.
• Attendance & Punctuality: Maintain flawless attendance and shift login compliance for all scheduled night shift rotations.