Senior Packaging Technician

Scholtz Partners International; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholtz Partners International in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Packaging Technician to lead and improve packaging processes within our milling operations. You will oversee both automated and manual packaging systems, ensure safe and compliant packaging, and guide junior staff while coordinating with production, QA, and engineering teams.

The role requires 5+ years of maintenance experience and hands-on machine fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4).
• Minimum 5 years technical maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with automated packaging machinery (advantageous).
• Electrical or Maintenance Diploma (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections on automated and manual packaging equipment.
• Perform fault-finding and breakdown repairs.
• Ensure machines operate at optimal efficiency.
• Monitor stock levels and order parts when needed.
• Attend to after-hours breakdowns.
• Coordinate packaging technicians and maintain packaging machinery.
• Oversee and improve packaging processes within production environment.
• Ensure products packaged efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Set up and maintain packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot packaging issues.
• Train junior staff.
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and engineering teams.
• Optimize packaging performance and reduce waste.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Fault-finding

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

National Senior Certificate (NQF 4)

Electrical/Maintenance Diploma (adv)

Tools

Automated packaging machinery

Packaging equipment

Job description

Our client in the agricultural milling industry is seeking a Senior Packaging Technician to oversee and improve packaging processes in Bloemfontein!

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Salary: Market Related
Working Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Essential Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
• Minimum 5 years technical maintenance experience
• Valid driver''''s license and own transport
• MS Office proficiency
• Experience with automated packaging machinery (advantageous)
• Electrical or Maintenance Diploma (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections on automated and manual packaging equipment
• Perform fault-finding and breakdown repairs
• Ensure machines operate at optimal efficiency
• Monitor stock levels and order parts when needed
• Attend to after-hours breakdowns
• Coordinate packaging technicians and maintain packaging machinery

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve packaging processes within production environment
• Ensure products packaged efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards
• Set up and maintain packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot packaging issues
• Train junior staff
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and engineering teams
• Optimize packaging performance and reduce waste

Essential Skills

• Resilience and ability to cope with pressure
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Strong prioritization abilities
• Persistent and thorough approach
• Technical maintenance expertise

Ready to lead packaging operations in the milling industry?