Machine Operator - Packaging Department

Obrien Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Obrien Recruitment is seeking an experienced Machine Operator – Packaging for a well-established manufacturing company in Gauteng. The role focuses on operating and maintaining packaging machinery while ensuring GMP compliance and accurate production documentation.

The successful candidate will perform machine setup, clean stations, and support on-time delivery, with emphasis on precision and adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Machine Operator.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and accuracy.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Mathematics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clean workstations and machinery.
• Perform machine setup and changeovers.
• Ensure machinery is assembled correctly.
• Use correct change parts.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns.
• Handle bulk product according to GMP.
• Maintain correct fill volume.
• Complete in-process documentation.
• Support on-time and in-full delivery.
• Follow SOPs and production procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality control

GMP awareness

SOP adherence

Attention to detail

Job description

An experienced Machine Operator is required to operate and maintain packaging machinery while ensuring GMP compliance, accurate production documentation and efficient output.

A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Machine Operator – Packaging.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, cleaning and setting up packaging machinery while ensuring GMP and SOP requirements are followed throughout production.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean workstations and machinery.
• Perform machine setup and changeovers.
• Ensure machinery is assembled correctly.
• Use correct change parts.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns.
• Handle bulk product according to GMP.
• Maintain correct fill volume.
• Verify balances for pack sizes.
• Complete all in-process documentation.
• Support on-time and in-full delivery.
• Follow SOPs and production procedures.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Machine Operator.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Able to work accurately with small components.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Assertive and proactive.
• Mathematics advantageous.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.