Panel Saw Operator(External Applications Only)

P&L; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

P&L in Soweto is seeking a Panel Saw Operator to accurately cut materials according to estimations and standards, maintaining machinery and workplace safety.

The role requires Grade 12/NQF4, carpentry experience, and familiarity with cutting and edging machinery, with a willingness to work shifts.

You will support customer service, ensure safe operations, and contribute to loss prevention while keeping the area clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4).
• 2 years carpentry experience would be advantageous.
• 1 year experience with cutting/edging machinery would be advantageous.
• Ability to perform basic calculations accurately.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and Public Holidays.
• Able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers correctly on product.
• Assist customers with product queries and complaints.
• Ensure area safety and keep area free of obstacles.
• Calibrate machines to cut lists to minimise wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the work area.

Job description

Panel Saw Operator(External Applications Only)

About the job Panel Saw Operator(External Applications Only)

Description:

To ensure all customer estimations are cut according to the required timelines, cultists provided, specifications and required standards, ensuring minimal losses to the company. Ensure no breakdown of machinery due to negligence.

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 qualifications.
• 2 years carpentry experience would be advantageous
• 1 year experience working with cutting and edging machinery would be advantageous
• Ability to perform basic calculations accurately.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and Public Holidays.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Key Performance Area:

Description

Customer Service

• Advise Customers correctly on product.
• Assist Customer with any product queries.
• Assist with Customer complaints timely.
• Must be available in area of responsibility.
• Assist in other departments as and when required
• Ensure that your area is free of obstacles, stock is merchandised immediately after being received and that persons can enter and leave your area without any risk of injury or irritation.
• Ensure Checklist completed as required when on duty with Canteen and Toilet schedule.
• Assist with packing stock away as per allocated bins.

Safety (OHSA) Requirements

• Safety (OHSA) compliance (e.g. use of safety gear, ensure Customer, and Employee safety) within area of responsibility.
• Adherence to machinery specifications and safety standards
• Stock in area of responsibility is to be merchandised in a safe manner ensuring the safety of Customers and Employees

Loss Prevention and Security

• Be aware of suspicious behaviours or people and report any suspicions to Management.
• No product to be loaded for a customer without proof of purchase or required documentation.
• No products to be cut & edged or drilled without the required order/invoice

Cutting and edging

• Minimise wastage and customer complaints through accurate calibration of machines according to cutting list
• Minimise wastage and customer complaints through accurate reading and interpreting of cutting lists
• Perform daily cleaning and preventative maintenance on machinery

Values:

Integrity

• Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
• creates realistic expectations.
• is sincere.
• handles sensitive information carefully.
• shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.

Accuracy

• Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
• Works in an orderly fashion.
• Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
• Prevents mistakes.
• Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes.

Client focus

• Identifying and actively responding to clients' wishes and needs.
• Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
• Shows involvement in the client's problem.
• Makes clients feel welcome.
• Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentality
• Being aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses: consciously working on personal development.
• Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
• Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
• Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.