Machine Operator

Winning Form Careers Site

Durban

On-site

ZAR 134,000 - 179,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Winning Form is seeking a Machine Assistant to support the production and dispatch of publications at our Durban facility. You will handle printing-related tasks, ensure timely production, and assist with stock control and equipment maintenance.

The role requires adherence to safety, accurate counting, and proper use of materials, with responsibility for safeguarding company assets and completing daily reports.

Qualifications

Working Experience as a Machine Assistant/Dispatch Assistant

Responsibilities

Conduct production of publications: printing, collating, paste-up, packing and dispatch.
Meet production deadlines to ensure on-time distribution.
Alert factory manager when equipment or stock items need to be purchased.
Perform duties in the production/printing department as required.
Liaise with factory manager on maintenance and repairs of printing machinery.
Conduct weekly stock counts of factory stock items as directed.
Destruction of obsolete publications as approved.
Fill out job cards for every printing and collating task.
Limit wastage and safeguard assets and stock.
Ensure factory is secure at end of shift.
Regular testing and maintenance of machines.
Accurate counting of print runs and raw materials.
Accurate packing of routes and reconciliations of production schedules.

Skills

Machine Assistant

Education

None

Job description

Responsibilities

Operational

Conduct the production of the publications business. This involves, but is not limited to, the production/printing processes, collating, paste-up, packing, counting, machinery usage, controlling wastage and raw material usage.
Ensuring production deadlines are met to ensure that distribution is on time.
Alerting the factory manager of equipment and stock items to be purchased as and when the need arises.
Provides various other duties with regards to the production/printing department as and when required.
Liaise with the factory manager regarding printing and publications machinery at the factory and conduct the repairs timeously.
Conduct weekly stock counts over the Factory stock items as directed by the Factory Manager.
Conduct the destruction of obsolete publications as approved by the Factory manager.
Fill out job cards for every printing and collating.
Limit high levels of wastage.
Safeguard company assets and company stock (raw material and finished goods) at all times.
Ensure factory is secure at the end of a shift.
Regular testing and maintenance of the machines.
Accurate counting of print runs, raw materials and dispatch books.
Accurate packing of routes.
Accurate reconciliations and completions of necessary production schedules.

People

Respect reporting lines and all colleagues.
Record all time and attendance as per the Bio-time system.
Use safety wear as directed and take care of the safety wear. Lock up safety wear when not in use.
Treat machines with care.
Handle raw materials with care.

Compliance, risk and quality

Comply with company policies and procedures (dress code/uniforms/safety wear, smoke breaks, confidentiality, operational processes etc.)
Compliance with health of safety standards implemented at the Factory.
Be cognizant of fire hazards. Report risks to the Factory Manager.

Qualifications

Working Experience as a Machine Assistant/Dispatch Assistant

About Us

Winning Form was founded in 1987 and has since grown to become a prominent brand in South Africa. Over the years, Winning Form has expanded to include four other companies, SplashOut, Star Merchant, Star Bar & Café and Racing Distribution, making it a large and dynamic brand with a wide range of expertise.

The Winning Form Group has created an environment where our Team can thrive. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our Team is made up of talented individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering the highest quality results.

As a part of our Team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with Team Members from different areas of the business, grow with our development plans and contribute to the success of the Wining Form Group.

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