Packaging Operator 1

0429 Diversey South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, seeks a line operator at our Gauteng site. You will receive chemical deliveries, operate a forklift (if trained), offload materials, and perform daily stock checks while ensuring clean, safe storage and accurate paperwork.

You will monitor lines for leaks, support maintenance starts, and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Operate forklift to receive chemical deliveries and offload materials.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas per site rules.
• Record daily stock and input reports accurately.
• Monitor dosing lines and pumps for leaks or faults and report promptly.

Responsibilities

• Receive chemical deliveries from Diversey and offload from trucks.
• Transfer chemicals from bulk storage to day tanks if needed.
• Submit paperwork after deliveries to Technicians.
• Keep containment and storage areas clean and free of spills.
• Inspect lines, nozzles, and conveyors for issues and clear blockages.
• Perform routine testing and counts as part of production line checks.
• Assist with shut-down/start-up activities during maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock control

Safety procedures

Documentation

Job description

• Receive chemical deliveries from Diversey.
• Drive a forklift (only if you have been trained).
• Offloading of chemicals from truck.
• Submit relevant paperwork after deliveries to Technicians.
• Transfer chemicals from bulk storage to day tanks, if necessary.
• Use barricades and signage.
• Chemical containment & storage areas to be kept clean and free of spillages and dirt.
• Observe dosing lines and pumps for leaks/damages/faults and report immediately to Technician.
• Daily stock taking report for all chemicals: Fill in EBI reports.
• Fill in Stock allocation report correctly.
• Fill in schedules from the line daily and submit to Planners.
• Walk the lines and inspect for issues, downtime, spraying pattern of nozzles and leaks.
• Remove and clean blocked nozzles.
• Check conveyors for cleanliness.
• Check salt tank if there is salt present.
• Top up if required.
• Check water hardness and record results.
• Be on the Line when the Line starts up during maintenance.
• Perform COF/drag Test.
• Perform 50 crate counts.
• Perform Methylene Blue Testing in conjunction with ABINBEV for verification.
• Cleaning of CIP Tanks.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.