Our Client within the Manufacturing Industry, has a vacancy for an experienced, Machine Operator to join their team in Paarl.

Requirements:

Good Communication skills

Ability to manage teams

Excellent Problem solving skills

Numerical abilities

Organised/systematic

Literate (English and Afrikaans)

Team player

Training skills

Duties Include:

Production management

Final product and WIP products adheres to job card specifications

Communicates to teams the volume required to complete the order and drives production

Ensure teams are aware of shift targets and what is expected on a daily basis (eg: 3 pallets per shift / 120 boxes per shift)

Provides reasons if shift  targets are not met and actions to address problems encountered

Efficient use of raw materials and time management: Reduced wastage and increased productivity

Minimise waste produced during start up and operational use of machinery

Record all waste / spoils correctly and labelled – if required

All raw materials are accounted for before disposal of waste

Waste is disposed of in the manner prescribed by the companies policies and procedures

Quality checks are done correctly and regularly (adhere to quality testing methodology)

If poor quality, the machinery is adjusted and reset to correct the poor quality

In the case of a breakdown / technical fault: Report to floor manager / supervisor and determine if the team must go home / assist in another department until resolved

Understand the potential problems of the machinery and knowledge of how to correct it

Production feedback is given to management or production officer

Daily and weekly targets are met, if not provide reasons for low production

Training of team members

Team members are aware of their role within the team and what is required of  that role (deliverables are clear and direct)

Ensure staff follow the departmental rules (ISO standard / BRC standards)

Constructive criticism is given to team members and areas of weakness are corrected

Machinery / Maintenance

Work with machinery / near moving machinery

Report any breakdowns / problems to the Supervisor

Assess quality of product to ensure there are mechanical / technical problems with the machinery

Clean the machine and surrounding areas properly and adhere to safety standards (no obstructions on walkways, emergency exits are easily accessible). Cleaning to be done before and after every shift or as per department regulations

Machinery is cleaned as per instruction manual or as advised by engineering and maintenance team

Supplies control

Team has all the necessary tools to complete the job (scissors / tape / boxes). Ensure sufficient supplies for 2 shifts – 24 hours

Factory floor supervisor is aware of low supplies and that an order has been placed to replenish stock

Raw materials / finished good are stored in the correct manner as prescribed by the company

If all raw material has been utilised, request more from the warehouse controller / supervisor – reasons must be provided why raw materials were used inefficiently

Accreditations and Health and Safety

Aware of Occupational health and safety Act and regulations and the companies policies and procedures

Knowledgeable about potential or actual health and safety hazards in the workplace

Provide information  to team members to protect the health and safety of the employee

Utilise the correct equipment, material and protective devices required by regulation when operating machinery / fulfilling their duties

Human Resources

Maintain / Analyse attendance of team members

Train all team members on their roles

Analyse staff requirements

Market related salary, negotiable depending on experience.

Please send your CV, any available references and salary expectation to 

Ref: Paa000860/C