Slicer Operator: Precision Packaging & Quality Control

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturer, dedicated to iconic brands across meals and beverages. We are seeking a Slicer Operator to manage packaging, quality control, and machine safety in our production lines.

Join a leading multinational FMCG company committed to growth and employee development. If you are detail-oriented and ready to uphold high food-safety standards, explore this opportunity with Tiger Brands.

Responsibilities

• Slicer Operator communicates any problems with incoming Operator and Supervisor.
• Check metal detector reject box and ensure that it is locked.
• Check printer.
• Ensure dates printed are correct.
• If in doubt, speak to your Supervisor.
• Check the Kwiklok on the bags.
• Ensure the bag is locked firmly.
• Check seal on bag.
• Ensure that the seal is good. No big holes.
• Check the bag tensioner.
• Ensure that it is not tearing the bags.
• Check and ensure that you have enough bags and Kwikloks.
• Packaging trolley is located in its designated place and neatly packed.
• Monitor batch counter for slicer blade changing (+/- 23 000 loaves).
• Keep machine and surrounding area neat and clean; practice good housekeeping.
• Follow FIFO packaging usage from stores and trolley.
• At end of shift, return stock bags to Packaging trolley.
• Monitor conveyors from Cooler out to Slicing to prevent squashed bread.
• Monitor product quality and remove substandard product.
• Monitor machine operation.
• Ensure no damages are created.
• Monitor packaging quality throughout shift.
• Check slice evenness of the bread throughout shift; request adjustments as required.
• Only trained Operators shall operate the metal detectors.
• Ensure CLEAR date coding is printed on bag.
• Packaging ready and available to avoid delays during change overs.
• Machine safety guards are in place and working.
• Report deviations to your Fitter and Supervisor for immediate repair.
• Report temporary fixings to your Supervisor to speed up repair.
• Metal Detectors to be checked hourly.
• Adhere to Safe Work procedures and Good Work Practices at all times.
• Adhere to the Food safety policy.
• Perform any reasonable work-related duty as requested by the Supervisor.
• Active participation in internal forums e.g. INVOCOMS, Training interventions, Employee engagement sessions.

Job description

Tiger Brands is Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturer, dedicated to iconic brands across meals and beverages. We are seeking a Slicer Operator to manage packaging, quality control, and machine safety in our production lines.

Join a leading multinational FMCG company committed to growth and employee development. If you are detail-oriented and ready to uphold high food-safety standards, explore this opportunity with Tiger Brands.