Slitter Assistant

Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging company in Gqeberha is seeking a dedicated professional to operate the Slitting Machine. The ideal candidate will ensure production adheres to quality standards while efficiently performing tasks. Required qualifications include a Matric and an N6 Technical Diploma. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for development and training

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Follow production safety rules.
• Work according to existing procedures and standards.
• Ensure that production is carried out according to the production plan.
• Monitor and control finishing quality and ensure that defect waste is eliminated.
• Identify and remove defects.

Skills

High attention to detail

Understanding of slitting process

Able to perform tasks autonomously

Understanding of WCM

Understanding of Quality Parameters

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to lead a team

Ability to be agile and respond rapidly to changes

Education

Matric

N6 Technical Diploma

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of for food people and the planet.

Job Summary

To carry out the production of packaging material on the Slitting Machine according to the production plan and quality control procedures

What you will do

• Follow production safety rules
• Work according to existing procedures / standards. Continuously improve these procedures / standards as required
• Ensure that production is carried out according to the production plan
• Ensure that all quality parameters are continuously met and carry out all quality checks as required
• Monitor and control finishing quality and ensure that defect waste is eliminated
• Ensure that setups are performed efficiently with minimal waste
• Identify and remove defects
• Identify unmarked defects
• Communicate any non-conformances to the Slitter Operator
• Identify anomalies and raise tags
• Remove tags by correcting anomalies
• Participate in WCM teams
• Create OPLs and SOPs

We believe you have

• High attention to detail
• Understanding of slitting process
• Able to perform tasks autonomously
• Understanding of WCM
• Understanding of Quality Parameters
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to be agile and respond rapidly to changes

Minimum Education

• Matric
• N6 Technical Diploma – Equivalent Technical education to follow basic Tetra Pak work routines and standards.

Key Outputs and Measurements

• Finishing defect waste
• EE
• MTBI
• AM Team progression
• Ensure 5S is maintained on the Slitter and associated areas
• Efficiently performs routine production tasks as per established procedures
• Good quality output as per established norm Learn WCM and AM skills to build sustainable performance in future

Key Relationships

• Production / Process Managers
• Production / Process Associates
• Production Process Experts
• Lead Operators
• Shift Leaders colleagues in other functions in the factory

Job Type

Operations

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at job posting expires on 25th September 2025

Diversity equity and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference celebrate people for who they are and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

Employment Type

Full Time

Vacancy

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