PACKAGING OPERATOR

The South African Breweries; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking an Operator to maintain a safe working environment and manage process control for packaging equipment. The role includes maintenance, problem solving, autonomous operations, quality control and analysis.

Responsibilities include operating packaging lines, interpreting production plans for the shift, ensuring process quality and productivity, and maintaining clear administration of processes while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Senior 4 (S4) is required.
• National Diploma or equivalent (Mechanical/Electrical) is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and machine-specific experience are essential.
• External Criteria: N3 or similar qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and manage processes and performance in packaging.
• Interpret and implement production plans for the shift.
• Operate manual and automatic machines online as per standards.
• Ensure process quality and productivity.
• Maintenance and first level maintenance of plant & equipment.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Packaging process experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team participation

Shift work capability

Education

Grade 12 / S4

National Diploma or equivalent (Mechanical/Electrical)

Mechanical aptitude

Machine-specific experience

External Criteria: N3 or similar

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Key Purpose of this role is to maintain a safe working environment. As an Operator you are tasked with operating and managing process control for the equipment and manage associated processes. As an Operator you are also responsible for the maintenance of plant & equipment, problem solving, autonomous operations, quality control and analysis.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operating equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging
• Interpret and implement production plan for shift
• Operate manual and automatic machines online as per standards
• Ensure process quality and productivity
• Perform administration work such as tracking and monitoring of processes and take action when required
• Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
• Use of OFR s (As per triggers)
• Contribute towards AB reports as required
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Packaging process operation
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment
• In depth cleaning and first level maintenance
• Communication with customers and suppliers

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to work shifts
• Experience in working in a packaging process environment
• Alert and quick to respond to out-of-control situations
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving ability
• Participation in team

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Senior 4 (S4)
• National Diploma or equivalent (External) IOB Certificate/Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Machine specific experience
• External Criteria: Technical qualification (N3 or similar)

Additional Information:

• Band: XI

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short

listing.