Machine Operator ll

PepsiCo; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in South Africa is seeking a production operations associate to run and monitor manufacturing/machine processes in a fast-paced environment. You will perform machine checks, maintain accurate records, manage work in progress and coordinate rework to sustain output targets and quality standards.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, safety practices, and proactive reporting of equipment issues, with strong teamwork and reliability as core requirements.

Qualifications

• Matric/Equivalent Qualification.
• Relevant Experience in Fruit Business would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail to ensure product quality and early defect identification.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to meet attendance and performance expectations.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a fast-paced production environment.
• Accountability for tasks and follow-through.
• Adaptability to changing production demands.
• Safety awareness and proactive adherence to safe work practices.
• Clear communication of issues to supervisors or teammates.
• Efficient, productive work while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and completes all operational machine checks and ensure that optimal functioning and output is achieved.
• Completion of records: traceability, operator checklist, OEE and cleaning documents.
• Accurate record keeping of stock on hand.
• Manage work in progress (batch rotation)
• Coordinate rework optimally to keep levels low.
• Works to achieve production and output targets set to the correct quality standards.
• Reports on any equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Adherence to all EHS & QFS Standards.
• Follow SOP for the process engaged in.
• Ensure quality standards and report deviations.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping of work area/station.
• Ad hoc Tasks

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability & work ethic

Teamwork

Accountability

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Efficiency focus

Education

Matric/Equivalent Qualification

Relevant Experience in Fruit Business

Job description

Overview

Operates manufacturing/production/packaging machinery and equipment according to the SOP and operating guidelines for the intended output and function, while maintaining EHS & QFS standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and completes all operational machine checks and ensure that optimal functioning and output is achieved.
• Completion of records: traceablility, operator checklist, OEE and cleaning documents.
• Accurate record keeping of stock on hand.
• Manage work in progress (batch rotation)
• Coordinate rework optimally to keep levels low.
• Works to achieve production and output targets set to the correct quality standards.
• Reports on any equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Adherance to all EHS & QFS Standards.
• Follow SOP for the process engaged in.
• Ensure quality standards and report deviations.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping of work area/station.
• Ad hoc Tasks

Qualifications

• Matric/ Equivalent Qualification
• Relevant Experience in Fruit Business would be advantageous
• Attention to Detail: Ensures product quality and identifies defects early
• Reliability & Work Ethic: Consistently meets attendance and performance expectations
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through
• Adaptability: Responds positively to changing production demands
• Safety Awareness: Proactively adheres to and promotes safe work practices
• Communication Skills: Clearly communicates issues to supervisors or team members
• Efficiency Focus: Works productively while maintaining quality & safety standards