Slitter Operator

Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company located in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Production Operator. This role involves following safety rules, ensuring production quality, and maintaining operational processes. Candidates should have at least a Matric qualification and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity are offered in a competitive environment.

Benefits

Development and training opportunities

Market competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Production Process knowledge as a Trainee/Operator.
• Basic knowledge of one process/equipment group.
• Experience as an AM team member is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow production safety rules.
• Ensure production follows the plan and quality parameters.
• Monitor and control finishing quality.

Skills

Forklift

Basic Math

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mechanical Knowledge

Manufacturing

Education

Matric

Job description

Overview

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 people's 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 produce as per given methods following WCM methods and Quality parameters
• Maintain the machines as per AM
• 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.
• Correctly identify defects and send reels to doctor.
• Communicate any non-conformances to the Process Engineer and / or Team Leader
• Identify anomalies and raise tags.
• Remove tags by correcting anomalies.
• Participate in WCM teams.
• Create OPLs and SOPs

We believe you have

• Production Process knowledge of 1-2 year as Trainee / Operator
• Matric
• Basic knowledge of one process / equipment group
• Should have learnt standard AM steps
• Basic WCM knowledge Experience as AM team member

Key Relationships

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

Job Details

Job Type: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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 11th 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.

Key Skills

Forklift,Calipers,Basic Math,Heavy Equipment Operation,Math,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Paving,Fireworks,Clamp Truck,Excavator,Manufacturing