Operator

PepsiCo Inc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a production line operator to run Binder, Fawema and FFS machines, ensure product quality and maintain GMP practices. The role involves machine setup, fault finding, 5S discipline and strict adherence to safety and changeover schedules.

You will be responsible for workflow organization, achieving line efficiencies and accurate documentation. The position requires proactive problem solving and teamwork on daily production targets.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience operating Binder and FFS packing machines.
• Comply and adhere to quality systems (GMP, HACCP, FSSC).
• Monitor and ensure that all required documentation is completed as per standard.

Responsibilities

• Operate Binder, Fawema and FFS machines including set-up.
• Fault find and adjust to keep product within spec.
• Maintain 5S while operating machinery.
• Execute changeovers as per schedule.
• Organize workflow and take responsibility for safety, quality, delivery and line performance.
• Ensure line efficiencies as per target.
• Adhere to GMP standards and safety regulations.
• Run machine at set speed per specifications.
• Report deviations to maintenance and assist during breakdowns.
• Perform ad hoc talks.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety awareness

Education

Matric

Technical qualification

Tools

Binder machine

FFS machine

Job description

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