Processing Reliever-5

Tiger Brands; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Reliever for Beverages Packaging to support the packaging team during absences and peak periods. The role focuses on operating packaging lines, maintaining quality, and ensuring availability of materials.

Candidates should be prepared for shift work, including weekends or holidays, and to collaborate across packaging lines to meet production targets while adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing or packaging is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate basic packaging machinery and follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work across different shifts and packaging lines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate beverage packaging machinery (bottling, labeling, sealing, palletizing).
• Ensure packaging materials are available and loaded correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the packaging area.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure packaging quality meets specifications.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards promptly.
• Follow SOPs and health, safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

High school diploma

Manufacturing experience

Operate machinery

Attention to detail

Shift work

Teamwork

Job description

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

Job Description: Reliever - Beverages Packaging

Position Overview

The Reliever in Beverages Packaging provides support to the packaging team by temporarily filling in for absent or unavailable staff. This role ensures smooth operations, continuity of production, and adherence to quality and safety standards during shifts where regular employees are unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor beverage packaging machinery (bottling, labeling, sealing, and palletizing).
• Ensure packaging materials (bottles, cans, labels, cartons) are available and properly loaded.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packaging area in compliance with hygiene standards.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure packaging quality meets company specifications.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors promptly.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Assist in inventory control of packaging materials when required.
• Provide support across different packaging lines depending on operational needs.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or packaging (preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to operate basic machinery and follow technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work across different shifts and packaging lines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit to handle repetitive tasks and moderate lifting.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced production environment.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Exposure to noise, moving machinery, and packaged beverage products.
• Shift-based work, including weekends or holidays when required.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and consistency in packaging.
• Adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to quickly adapt to different roles and responsibilities.
• Contribution to meeting production targets during relief periods.

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.