Palletiser Operator-1

Tiger Brands; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Boksburg is looking for an operator for the Palletizer machine. The role involves adhering to safety protocols, ensuring machine readiness, and maintaining quality standards. Applicants should have Matric or equivalent with experience in the FMCG industry. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience within the FMCG industry.
• Hold Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Palletizer machine to world-class standards.
• Complete QC documents and comply with safety protocols.
• Ensure equipment and work area cleanliness and GMP adherence.

Skills

Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science

Experience within FMCG industry

Education

Matric or 3 years tertiary qualification (NQF 6)

Job description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

You will be responsible for operating the Palletizer machine to world‑class standards while completing QC documents. You are required to comply with safety protocols while operating the machine, ensure you are fully compliant with required PPE, raise SROs and comply with Tiger Brands safety policy. Ensure that equipment and work area is clean and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) adherence, and ensure MECP KPIs are met.

What You Will Do

• Avoid generation of reworks
• Achieve the shift plan
• Always verify with Quality Assurance Technician or Production Controller if in doubt
• Reconcile wasted material and product at the end of shifts
• Be on your workstation in time
• Check the machine for readiness (pre‑checks)
• Do changeovers and minor settings
• Run the machine according to standard speed
• Ensure that machine downtimes and process control sheet are recorded
• Immediately write a job card and report breakdowns to relevant maintenance personnel
• Reconcile the daily report for the line (plan vs actual)
• Fill in short‑interval control during the shift every hour (SIC)
• Start the machine on time and shut down on time at the end of the shift and ensure procedure documents are filled and signed off
• Handle the product according to HACCP standard
• Operate machine as per SOP
• Wear your PPE
• Check machine guards and ensure they are in place.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science or Matric with RPL, or 3 years tertiary qualification (NQF 6)
• Industry – approximately 2 years’ experience within FMCG industry

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.