Washing and Sorting Operator

ALPLA Group; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market related salary

Employee benefits

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a skilled machine operator for plastic manufacturing. The role focuses on setting up and running production lines, maintaining quality, and documenting processes to ensure traceability.

The candidate should have at least five years of relevant experience, be fluent in English, and hold a Matric certificate. The position offers a market-related salary and benefits in a dynamic, international family business environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' technical experience in manufacturing ( plastics recycling/food packaging preferred).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Matric certificate is required/an equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines to manufacture products per SOPs.
• Document production details and report quality/process issues.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and machine settings are optimized.
• Report breakdowns and material or quality concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

5 years experience

English

Matric

Education

Matric

Job description

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Set-up and operate the machines to manufacture products according to prescribed SOPs
• Timely documentation of all production details and all product, process and machine related problems in production.
• Ensure that all products manufactured match the quality standards,
• Adjustment of the machine settings to achieve quality standard,
• Start up and shutdown of equipment in a safe and procedural manner,
• Ensure machines run at optimal settings and that the targeted shift outputs are reached,
• Ensure all aspects of the working environment are kept neat and tidy and that 5S standard is always followed on Machines / equipment and work areas,
• Report immediately to the shift supervisor any suspicions on quality issues with raw material, packaging and product,
• Report immediately all breakdowns of equipment to the shift supervisor.
• Constant monitoring and clearing of all conveyor lines and transport systems of jams or blockages in a safe manner,
• Responsible for the control and record of all Production Sheets for traceability of all products.
• Conduct product quality visual inspections according to frequencies defined on the Quality Plan.
• Conduct computer-based quality parameter checks
• Involvement in first line maintenance tasks including cleaning of the machines in the department of your responsibility and ensure housekeeping is done and maintained,
• Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management,
• Follow Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management company procedures
• Additional tasks as assigned by the shift supervisor or Production Manager

What makes you great

• Minimum of 5 years' technical experience in a manufacturing company, preferably in plastic recycling, plastic industry or food packaging
• Matric
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Ensure ongoing awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management
• Ensure housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat environment

What you can expect working with us

• Dynamic and International working environment in a stable and growing family business
• Market Related salary and benefits
• Rewarding and promoting your individual performance
• Opportunity to proactively share your own ideas.

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.