Mixer - Aliwal North Mill

PepsiCo; Aliwal North; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in South Africa is seeking a machine operator responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the production line. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of experience operating the Binder and FFS packing machines and possess a Matric qualification. This role emphasizes adherence to safety and quality standards, making it essential for the candidate to identify ways for continuous improvement and effective production operations.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in operating Binder and FFS packing machines.
• Comply with quality systems (GMP, HACCP, FSSC).
• Analytical skills for performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Organizing workflow for safety, quality, delivery and performance.
• Ensuring line efficiencies as per agreed targets.
• Running machines on set speed as per specifications.
• Reporting any deviations and assisting in maintenance.

Skills

Operating Binder and FFS packing machines

Adherence to GMP standards

Fault finding and adjustments

Workflow organization

Safety regulation compliance

Education

Matric

Technical Qualification

Job description

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: Responsible for organizing workflow and takes responsibility 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.

• 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 responsibility 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 tasks

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 seeking to identify opportunities for cost saving and more effective ways of carrying out production activities
• Analyze performance and seek ways to continually improve

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act