Packhouse Assistant

Omnia Holdings; Merafong City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading explosives manufacturer seeks an individual in Merafong City to pack explosive products systematically, ensuring they are safe and securely labeled. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a relevant production certificate, along with at least 1 year of experience in packaging and adhering to safety standards. Daily targets must be met while complying with health regulations, making attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination essential qualities for the role.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• 1 year certificate in a relevant production related qualification needed.
• 1 year experience in assembling and packaging explosives adherent to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Pack finished products in compliant amounts and safe conditions.
• Label boxes accurately as per specification.
• Conform to occupational health and safety regulations.
• Meet daily production targets effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to meet daily targets

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

1 year certificate in a relevant production related qualification

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of the job is to pack completed explosive products in a systematic manner to ensure that they are safe and secure. The incumbent of the position must see to it that boxes are correctly weighed and labelled with the specified information clearly listed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 1 year certificate in a relevant production related qualification

Experience

• 1 year demonstrated experience in the assembly and packaging of explosives accessories through the use of an assembly line
• 1 year demonstrated experience in the application of the required occupational health and safety standards within an explosives environment

Duties

• Ensuring that finished product is properly packed in boxes in prescribed quantities
• Ensuring that boxes are weighed and labelled accordingly
• Responsible for packing boxes containing completed units so that they are safe and secure
• Apply good housekeeping principles at all times
• To work safely, conforming to the occupational health and safety act and the explosives act at all times
• Meet daily production targets
• Ensure availability and uninterrupted supply of raw materials and components
• Prepares boxes by placing a small amount of glue at the bottom of a box, folding it, and then applies tape to seal the bottom of the box
• Ensuring that the right amount of explosives are packed as per product box count
• Ensure corresponding labels are placed in completed boxes as per product specification
• Box to be closed, packed and palletise accordingly and wrapped with a shrink wrap
• When finished product is transferred to the Magazine, ensure that correct transfer documents attached as per procedure

Job Competencies

Job Knowledge

• Proven ability to perform duties under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet daily targets
• Good hand-eye coordination

Job Related Skills

• Ability to meet daily targets
• Basic arithmetic skill