Packaging Technician

CareerCare-SA; Citrusdal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established agri-processing company in Citrusdal is looking for a Packaging Technician to manage mechanical and electrical maintenance of production and packaging machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance, developing preventative maintenance schedules, and supervising departmental staff. This role requires strong leadership and technical problem-solving skills, as well as at least one year of relevant experience in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with proven hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in an industrial, processing, or packaging environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production and packaging machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and guide departmental staff.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Technical problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Matric

Relevant post-school qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Packaging Technician required in Citrusdal.

Our client, a well-established company in the agri-processing / packaging sector is seeking a Packaging Technician to oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance within a production and packaging environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring optimal machinery performance, minimal downtime, and effective people management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on production and packaging machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
• Reduce material waste through continuous optimisation of machinery performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage and minimise downtime across production and packaging operations.
• Supervise, support, and guide departmental staff, ensuring effective team performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, safe work procedures, and food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment at all times.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Relevant post-school qualification or equivalent practical experience (advantageous).
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with proven hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in an industrial, processing, or packaging environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a young management structure and lead a large operational team.