Packaging Operator: Safe, High‑Quality FMCG Packaging

AB InBev Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Band XI

Job summary

SAB in South Africa is seeking a packaging operator to safely operate and maintain defined packaging equipment and processes to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include translating the production plan for the shift, operating both manual and automatic packaging machines, and ensuring hygiene and food safety compliance. This role requires minimum Grade 12 and relevant on‑the‑job training in packaging FMCG environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12
• Training: Min 9 months on the job training and having completed SKAP within 12 months
• Experience within a Packaging FMCG industry

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment and manage associated processes & performance
• Interpret and implement the production plan for the shift
• Operate manual and automatic machines online as per standards
• Ensure process quality and productivity
• Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance
• 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 OFRs (as per triggers)
• Contribute towards AB reports as required
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Uphold and contribute to a culture of quality & food safety excellence, taking ownership of systems & processes to ensure the highest standards are met

Skills

Packaging experience

Safety culture

Education

Minimum Grade 12

Job description

SAB in South Africa is seeking a packaging operator to safely operate and maintain defined packaging equipment and processes to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include translating the production plan for the shift, operating both manual and automatic packaging machines, and ensuring hygiene and food safety compliance. This role requires minimum Grade 12 and relevant on‑the‑job training in packaging FMCG environments.