Shredder Operator

Midvaal Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Shredder Operator in Cape Town. The role requires at least 3 years of experience operating shredders or similar machinery, strong mechanical understanding, and safety awareness. Responsibilities include operating machines, monitoring performance, and assisting with maintenance. Interested candidates should send their CV and certificates to the specified email address with reference MID601.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience operating shredders or similar machinery.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical symptoms of equipment problems.
• Strong observational skills and quick response to plant issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate shredding machines safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and identify abnormalities.
• Assist engineering teams with fault identification and troubleshooting.
• Perform standard operator-level maintenance including lubrication and inspections.
• Record machine data and prevent contamination.

Skills

Operating shredders or similar heavy industrial machinery

Understanding mechanical and electrical symptoms

Observational skills

Physical fitness and safety awareness

Job description

SHREDDER OPERATOR

Reference: MID601

Location: Cape Town, Kuils Rivier

Role Purpose

Looking for an experienced Shredder Operator capable of running high-capacity shredding machinery and assisting engineering teams in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.

This role is vital for consistent throughput and requires a skilled operator with strong technical aptitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate shredding machines safely, efficiently and according to SOPs.
• Monitor machine performance and identify abnormalities early.
• Assist engineering and electrical teams with fault identification and troubleshooting.
• Perform standard operator-level maintenance including lubrication, cleaning, inspections.
• Record machine data, output volumes and downtime events.
• Prevent contamination and ensure correct feedstock handling.
• Adhere to safety standards, PPE requirements and production targets.
• Assist with start-up and shutdown procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years’ operating shredders or similar heavy industrial machinery.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical symptoms of equipment problems.
• Strong observational skills and ability to respond quickly to plant issues.
• Good physical fitness and safety awareness.
• Experience in a scrapyard, recycling plant or heavy-duty manufacturing environment.

Kindly send detailed CV, Certificates, and ID copy to [e-mail]

Use reference number MID601 in email subject line