Operator Slicing

Tiger Brands; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Slicer Operator to support production lines and ensure smooth operation of packaging and slicing processes. You will communicate issues to the Operator and Supervisor, verify dates, seals, and bag integrity, and monitor metal detectors and conveyors to prevent damage and ensure product quality.

A trained operator with safety awareness is required. Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, following FIFO, and reporting deviations promptly to enable quick

Qualifications

• Must follow FIFO in packaging and stores
• Operate and monitor metal detectors and safety guards
• Communicate issues with incoming Operator and Supervisor
• Maintain clean and safe working area in line with food safety policies

Responsibilities

• Communicate any problems with incoming Operator and Supervisor
• Check metal detector reject box and ensure it is locked
• Check printer dates and verify correctness
• Ensure bags are sealed, locked, and properly tensed
• Monitor conveyors from Cooler to Slicing to prevent damage or squashing
• Monitor packaging quality and substandard product removal
• Keep machine and surroundings neat and tidy
• Report deviations and speed up repairs as needed
• Adhere to Safe Work Procedures and Good Work Practices

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Metal detector

Job description

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

• Slicer Operator to communicate any problems with incoming Operator and Supervisor.
• Check metal detector reject box and ensure that it is locked.
• Check printer. Ensure dates printed are correct. If in doubt, then speak to your Supervisor
• Check the Kwiklok on the bags. Ensure that the bag is locked firmly
• Check seal on bag. Ensue that the seal is good. No big holes.
• Check the bag tensioner. Ensure that it is not tearing the bags.
• Check and ensure that you have enough bags and Kwikloks.
• Ensure packaging trolley, is located in it’s designated place and neatly packed
• Check batch counter for slicer blade changing (+/- 23 000 loaves)

• Ensure that the machine and surrounding area is kept neat and clean and practice good housekeeping. (No boxes and crumbs on the floor.)

• Packaging usage should follow the FIFO system, from stores and from trolley.

• At the end of a shift, all stock bags should be returned to Packaging trolley.

• Monitor conveyors from Cooler out to Slicing to prevent squashed bread.

• Monitor product quality and remove substandard product.

• Monitor machine operation. Ensure that no damages are created

• Monitor packaging quality throughout shift.

• Check the slice evenness of the bread throughout shift, request if adjustments are required.

• Only trained Operators shall be allowed to operate the metal detectors.

• Ensure CLEAR date coding is printed on bag.

• Ensure that packaging is ready and available to avoid delays during change overs.

• Ensure that the machine is safe and all safety guards are in place and in good working order.

• Report to your Fitter and Supervisor, if there are any deviations to be repaired immediately.

• Report all temporary fixings to your Supervisor to speed up repair.

• Metal Detectors to be checked hourly.

• Ensure Safe Work procedures and Good Work Practices are adhered to at all times.

• Adhere to the Food safety policy.

• Perform any reasonable work -related duty as requested by the Supervisor.

• Active participation in internal forums e.g. INVOCOMS, Training interventions, Employee engagement sessions.

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.