Machine Operator

Wenz; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 160 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal care company seeks a Machine Operator in Bellville, South Africa. The role involves following SOPs, ensuring machinery is operational, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 10 education, strong communication skills, and experience in a production environment. This position requires flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience in a Warehouse/Production environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow operative guidelines/SOPs during production.
• Check machinery is set up and available for production.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask

Good verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Grade 10 – Matric

Tools

Pneumatics

In-house automation machinery

Job description

About the Job

The Machine Operator will be responsible for following operative guidelines / SOPs in order to help produce products for the company based on the bill of materials and instructions laid out by the Production Planner and as instructed via the Team Leader or Supervisor. Their duties include checking that machinery is correctly set up, cleaned and sanitised and available for production at all times, ensuring that safety protocols are followed on the assembly line, and troubleshooting any issues found during production involving the Maintenance Supervisor as necessary.

About You

• Must have the ability to adopt practical approaches
• Must have basic mechanical inclination and understanding
• Planning, organizing, follow up and feedback
• Strong problem‑solving skills and able to multitask
• Ability to concentrate for lengthy periods
• Goal‑driven and service delivery should be your passion
• Good verbal communication; English is the main medium; South African (SAS) an added advantage
• Must show commitment – the position requires flexibility and after‑hours availability when required
• Must be able to work well under pressure and achieve deadlines

The Hats You May Wear

• Investigator: identify problems/concerns and inform relevant parties
• Team player: communicate between individuals within different departments positively and confidently
• Quality assurer: consistently check the detail and quality of every job you execute
• Focused: finish jobs timeously and in full
• Cultural ambassador: implement INUKA values and culture in the execution of duties and interactions with all

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 10 – Matric.
• Pneumatics experience advantageous
• 1 year experience in a similar role (as an operator in the personal care industry) is a preferenceli>
• Experience in a Warehouse/Production environment, cosmetic machinery advantageous
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects with high attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to maintain in‑house automation machinery (e.g., bottle filling machines) advantageous