Multiskilled Operator

Optential; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Optential in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated machine operator to run and monitor multiple canning line machines, ensuring efficient production while upholding high quality, safety, and food hygiene standards.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to work shifts, overtime, and weekends. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating industrial manufacturing machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.
• Experience in the food or beverage manufacturing industry is advantageous.
• Reliable, quality-focused and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple canning line machines safely and efficiently.
• Perform machine setup, changeovers, and basic adjustments.
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot minor faults.
• Conduct routine quality checks throughout production.
• Perform daily cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
• Minimise downtime and production waste.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Work collaboratively with the production and maintenance teams.
• Comply with all health, safety, and food safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring multiple machines across our canning line, ensuring efficient production while maintaining the highest quality, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate multiple canning line machines safely and efficiently.
• Perform machine setup, changeovers, and basic adjustments.
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot minor faults.
• Conduct routine quality checks throughout production.
• Perform daily cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Minimise downtime and production waste.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Work collaboratively with the production and maintenance teams.
• Comply with all health, safety, and food safety procedures.
• Minimum3 years’ experienceoperating industrial manufacturing machinery.
• Experience in thefood or beverage manufacturing industrywill be advantageous.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.
• Reliable, quality-focused, and safety conscious.
• Experienced machine operator with the ability to work across multiple production line machines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment