Machine Operator

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Production Operator to operate, monitor and maintain production machinery safely and efficiently to achieve targets, quality standards and compliance. You will perform routine maintenance, assist with preventative checks and support sanitation and housekeeping per procedures.

Responsibilities include processing shifts, ensuring materials and utilities are available, adhering to safety and quality requirements, and reporting deviations or faults to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• FETC (NQF level 4) or Grade 12 qualification is required.
• 3–5 years experience in continuous process (chemical/Mechanical) operators in food manufacturing.
• Some mechanical experience working on machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance/condition monitoring.
• Enforce health and safety standards.
• Complete housekeeping and sanitation documentation.
• Ensure materials and utilities are available per the production plan.
• Make decisions on line in case of mechanical/electrical faults and report issues.

Skills

Computer literacy

Manufacturing knowledge

Team player

English communication

HSE procedures

Process control

Education

FETC/NQF4

Grade 12

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Operate, monitor and maintain production machinery safely and efficiently in order to achieve production targets, quality standards and compliance requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Correct problem identification and troubleshooting to implement innovative solutions Actively participates in preventative maintenance/Condition monitoring.
• Enforces Health and Safety standards
• Completes housekeeping and daily condition monitoring reports
• Basic maintenance as required
• Prepares daily assigned operational requirements in accordance with the production plan by making sure that there are available raw materials/semi-finished products and relevant utilities, and adequate safety and work equipment at the commencement of the shift (and during the shift) if required or instructed to do so by the direct manager or his delegated nominee.
• Operation of the automated/ manual processing production line.
• Accountable for the compliance of produced product to Davita quality requirements on his/her line and take immediate necessary action to correct any quality defects and report same.
• Cleans his/her workplace as per the defined cleaning procedures (E.g. equipment, tools and surrounding area) and completes the relevant documentation in respect of sanitation expectations
• Operator is responsible for making decisions on the line should there be a mechanical or electrical problem leading to a deviation from machine speed, efficiency, safety or quality expectations (Decision to stop production and take necessary corrective action and / or report immediately)
• Performs all reasonable request in relation to the operational requirements of the line, machinery, process packaging.
• Reports (verbal and/or written) at the end of each shift the achieved volumes and / or deviations to new shift and to the direct manager or his delegated nominee

Competencies and requirements:

• Computer literacy
• Product, process, specification and quality knowledge
• Team player
• Verbal and written communication (English)
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and standards

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) (NQF level 4) minimum is required, or a related Grade 12 (matric) qualification
• 3-5 years relevant experience in continuous process (chemical/Mechanical) operators within the food manufacturing environment
• Must have some mechanical experience- done mechanical work on machine

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.