Operator Packing/Bin Crew

Tiger Brands; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an individual responsible for managing departmental safety, quality control, and efficiency of packing operations. The ideal candidate will coordinate product availability, ensure compliance with cleaning and safety standards, and participate in stock counts. Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups as part of the company's equity plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Fumigation standards and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to operate mechanical hoists and comply with cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate finished product bin availability and cleaning.
• Operate hoists as per certified capacity and ensure adherence to safety.
• Implement and follow cleaning plans and SOPs.

Job description

Overview

It\'s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they\'re doing!

Responsible for managing departmental safety, environmental controls, development of production employees, quality control, protection of equipment, and departmental cost controls.

Monitor the machine to pack products, set-up and monitor the machines, ensure quality, safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate finished product bin availability, and bin cleaning.
• Ensuring that mechanical hoists and block and tackle are operated as per the certified and design capacity and report any deviations.
• Execute daily cleaning plan by climbing into or lowering oneself into a bin on scaffolding or bucket/ bucket seat, using block and tackle or mechanical hoist.
• Scrapes, scours and brushes bin walls and hoppers using hand scrapers and brushes.
• Fumigates the interior of bins with insecticides, rodent deterrents or poisons, using a spray gun, and defined bin cleaning tools.
• Physically locks out bins under fumigation.
• Complete various reports based on daily activities.
• Completion of relevant operational documents/records.
• Adhere to Fumigation standards through cleaning of bins and other equipment as per standard.
• Follow relevant SOP\'s and Quality control and quality assurance results responded to if necessary.
• Report Non-conformance where required.
• Adhere to key KPIs.
• Apply good manufacturing principles in the relevant work area.
• Utilize allocated cleaning materials in maintaining the high standard within the relevant work area.
• Ensure set hygiene standards are adhere to all times.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• Participate effectively in the InfoCom sessions
• Participate in weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances and take corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.