Machine Operator x2

PepsiCo; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in South Africa seeks a Production Operator to run and monitor packaging lines, ensuring daily targets are met while upholding GMP standards and keeping equipment clean. You will operate Binder, Fawema and FFS machines and support safety, quality and delivery on the line.

Responsibilities include machine setup, fault finding, 5S discipline, changeovers, timely reporting of deviations and continuous improvement of line efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience operating Binder and FFS packing machines.
• Matric or equivalent; technical qualification advantageous.
• Must comply with GMP, HACCP and FSSC standards.
• Maintain documentation as per standard.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvements.
• Analyze performance and look for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate Binder, Fawema and FFS machines including set-up.
• Troubleshoot and adjust to keep product within spec.
• Maintain 5S on the line.
• Execute changeovers as scheduled.
• Organize workflow and maintain safety, quality, delivery, and line performance.
• Ensure line efficiencies meet targets.
• Adhere to GMP and safety regulations.
• Run machines at set speeds per specifications.
• Follow all related procedures.
• Report deviations to maintenance and assist during breakdowns.
• Conduct ad hoc talks.

Skills

GMP compliance

Quality control

Safety awareness

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Technical qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Binder machine

Fawema machine

FFS packing machines

Job description

Overview

To run and utilize the machine according to it specifications to reach daily production targets. To maintain good GMP practices and keep machinery clean.

Responsibilities

• Operation of Binder, Fawema and FFS machines including machine set-up
• Fault finding and adjustments to ensure product within spec
• Maintain 5S while operating machinery
• Execute change over as per schedule
• Responsible for organizing workflow and takes responsibilities for safety, quality, delivery, and performance on the line
• Ensure line efficiencies as per agreed target
• Adhere to GMP standards
• Adhere to safety regulations
• Running machine on set speed as per specifications
• Adhere to all related procedures
• Reporting any deviations on the machine to maintenance and assist maintenance during breakdowns
• Perform ad hoc talks

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in operating Binder and FFS packing machines
• Matric, technical qualification will be advantageous
• Comply and adhere to quality systems (GMP, HACCP, FSSC)
• Monitor and ensure that all required documentation is completed as per standard
• Continually seek to identify opportunities for cost saving and more effective ways of carrying out production activities
• Analyze performance and seeks ways to continually improve