Operator - Clayville

SIGNAL HILL PRODUCTS; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

SIGNAL HILL PRODUCTS is seeking a packaging operator to operate packaging machines and support efficient production in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role focuses on safety, quality and cost effectiveness, with adherence to OSH regulations, PPE usage, and waste guidelines. The incumbent will participate in shift-based operations and ongoing improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Matric and FMCG experience preferred.
• Technical courses are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machines to meet production targets.
• Follow SOPs for startup, shutdown and changeovers.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety on the shop floor.
• Support maintenance activities and report faults.
• Adhere to food safety and quality controls.

Skills

Operate plant and process equipment

Basic machine maintenance

Teamwork

Willing to shift work

Education

Matric Certificate

N3/N4/N5/N6 (advantage)

Job description

Overall Responsibility

The Operator is responsible for operating packaging machines/equipment to achieve production goals efficiently whilst ensuring safety, quality and cost effectiveness.

Focus Area 1: Safety

• Complying with OSH act and other safety regulations
• Report unsafe practices, conditions and incidents
• Use appropriate PPE and follow waste segregation guidelines
• Participate in safety meetings and compliance initiatives
• Always adhere to safe working practices.

Focus Area 2: Operations

• Ensure efficient machine operation to meet packaging KPIs
• Verify machine readiness before startup
• Operate machinery per standard operating procedures, including startup, shutdown, and changeovers
• Attend pre-shift meetings and conduct shifty handovers
• Maintain housekeeping standards in his/her area of operation
• Provide performance feedback on equipment and material usage
• Monitor and control the process, assist in the management of usages and waste on shift
• Must be willing to assist with tasks outside of the normal scope of brewing
• Drive manufacturing excellence pillars on the shopfloor

Focus Area 3: Maintenance

• Perform first-line maintenance and report machine faults
• Perform autonomous maintenance
• Follow standard safety procedures and asset care protocols

Focus Area 4: Quality

• Adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions
• Conduct quality checks on packaging processes in a timeous manner
• Monitor quality parameters and ensure product standard is maintained
• Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions

Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• 2 years’ experience in an FMCG environment as a multi skilled operator
• Technical Courses (N3, N4, N5 or N6) will be added advantage
• Must be willing to accept shift work hours, dictated by production schedules

Preferred Skills/Competencies

• Operate plant and process equipment
• Carry out basic machine maintenance
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment\
• Wiling to work shifts assigned according to the schedule
• Work in teams

NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The incumbent will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.

Job reference code

J99, J757