Packaging Operator-Estcourt

Nestlé; Estcourt; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Packaging Operator at its Estcourt Factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of packed products, operating various packaging machines, and adhering to Nestlé's hygiene compliance. A Grade 12 qualification and three years of relevant experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a packaging within a food manufacturing environment.
• Valid Forklift License is required.
• Understanding and applying Nestlé Hygiene and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate Basic Packaging Machines to ensure smooth packing lines.
• Monitor quality checks as defined by NQS/QMS and take corrective action.
• Responsible for hygiene and housekeeping of the work area.

Skills

Basic Computer Literacy

Understanding of Operations

Hygiene and Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

Grade 12/Matric Certificate

Job description

Qualification: Grade 12/Matric Certificate

Experience: 3 years in a packaging within a food manufacturing environment

Closing date: 1 July 2025

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Packaging Operator to be based in Estcourt Factory.

In this role you will be responsible for operating one or more Basic Packaging Machines to ensure the smooth running of the packing lines and good quality products are packed. This will include all the machines listed under functional skills.

A day in the life of a Packaging Operator:

• Operating the Filling machine at optimum level during his/her shift assuring Product quality & compliance to safety & Environment policies.
• Operating the dry mix equipment at optimum level during his/her shift assuring Product quality & compliance with safety & Environment policies.
• Attending to the Clinching process at optimum level assuring product quality & compliance with safety & environmental policies
• Participate in TPM activities (i.e. AWG members). Update of all tasks as well as participation in Mission Directed Work Teams (MDWT)
• Responsible for the hygiene and housekeeping of the work area
• Operates lines and monitors/records operational parameters and initiates corrective action.
• Perform in-line quality checks as defined by the NQS/QMS & initiate corrective action
• Report unsafe conditions and practices to the Team Leader
• Perform other duties assigned by the Team Leader
• Ensure all cleaning, lubrication, inspections and minor adjustments of all equipment under his/her responsibility
• Monitor condition of equipment and make necessary interventions to prevent failures in coordination with technical support team
• Observe equipment operation during normal operating cycle: Identify potential problems & communicate problems which cannot be remedied to appropriate production and maintenance personnel.

What will make you successful?

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate completed
• 3 years in a packaging within a food manufacturing environment
• Understanding the flow of operations associated with the responsibilities of the position
• Understanding and applying the basic Nestle Hygiene and Safety requirements (NGMP, QMS, BBS, “5S”)
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Must be in Possession of a valid Forklift License

About the company

Nestlé SA is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland.

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