Skilled Operator

Nestlé; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Mossel Bay is seeking a Skilled Operator to contribute to optimum line performance, ensure product quality and safety compliance, and maintain nett mass within tolerance.

You will support line setup, operate filling and packaging equipment, perform QA checks, capture data in SAP, and assist in training new operators. Forklift operation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade12 or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience in production.
• Appropriate valid Forklift license.
• Experience with data capture and SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Line preparation and changeover of filling equipment to fill different sizes and products.
• Operate filling and packaging equipment to meet targets.
• Conduct QA functions and OPRP checks and record results.
• Capture stoppages and hourly/shift production outputs in SAP/DMO.
• Drive forklift and participate in MDWT meetings, training of new operators.

Skills

Line experience

Forklift license

Quality systems

Data capture

OPRP checks

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

Filling equipment

Job description

Company: Nestlé

Location: Mossel Bay

Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Experience: +1 year production experience

Closing date: 19 August 2026

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn't become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Skilled Operator to be based in Mossel bay Factory.

In this role you will be responsible to achieve Optimum Manufacturing line/equipment performance during his/her shift assuring Product quality & compliance to safety & Environment policies, ensure Nett Mass within legal tolerance and enforce the Nestle Quality System by adhering to NQS, HACCP & QMS in executing the job.

A day in the life of a Skilled Operator:

• Line Preparation, Changeover of Filling Equipment to fill different sizes and Products.

Assist Line Fitter in setting up Filling Machines, Seamer, Capper, Labeler, Collator/Shrink wrapper, De-Palletizer as per POP for planned product & size.

Calibrate scales for size being filled.

• Operation of Filling & Packaging equipment

At Start-up, ensure all machine parts are intact on Filling Machines, Seamer, Capper, Labeler, Collator/Shrink wrapper, De-Palletizer, Tote Tilts.

Ensure that line starts up on time.

Make appropriate adjustments as per procedure to achieve nett mass and hourly outputs to achieve targets, contact Team Leader and/or HOD in case of deviation.

• QA Functions

Conduct OPRP checks on Vibratory Feeder sieves, Tote Tilt vibrator sieves & record.

OPRP control on X-Ray machines (Validate X-Ray samples) .

Net Mass Control - Check 4 cans every 10 minutes on Free Weigh and record.

• Data Capture - DMO, SAP

Material declaration (GR, print SSCC labels and pallet recording on pallet control sheet.

Perform DMO transactions - Capture stoppages as per occurrences with reason codes, Capture hourly/shift production outputs.

End of Shift/Production.

• Other Responsibilities

Drive Forklift

Attend and actively participate in all MDWT meetings

Assist in Training New Operators

Substitute as Team Leader in his absence or when so requested

What will make you successful?

• Minimum Grade12 or equivalent
• Appropriate valid Forklift license
• Minimum 1 year experience in production