JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Oil Filling
JOB TITLE: Process Operator – Packaging
JOB TITLE/THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS: None
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB PURPOSE:
To operate and support the maintenance of all Machinery in the plant in accordance with procedures, documentation and safety and quality standards and regulations.
To perform daily housekeeping duties in and around the work area.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:
Grade 12 with English or Afrikaans as main language
Experience:
In-house training will be provided
Previous relevant equipment experience would be advantageous in operating packaging equipment.
Computer literate
Skills:
Literate (reading comprehension to work instructions and numeric)
Bilingual – good communication skills
Safety consciousness/knowledge
Skilled in using machinery and systems
Computer literacy
Competencies:
Attention to detail, Customer-centric, Responsive, Decisiveness in emergency situations and Physical fitness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:
1. Ensure smooth running of equipment with required material feed
2. Ensure maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in the working area
3. Ensure that all safety standards and regulations are adhered to
4. General tasks of instruction/supervision

MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THIS ROLE:
1. Material requirements
• Raw and Packaging materials are available, on-time and in the right condition
• Raw and Packaging materials are received accurately and quality checked before using.
2. Production Process Control
• Ensure machines start on time & that start-up checklists are done
• Production controlled within quality and efficiency parameters
• Gauges & instruments are monitored & adjusted to conform to prescribed limits
• Quality Log Sheets are updated & parameters are within specifications
• Section operated within efficiency parameters – running at designed speeds
• Identify, interpret and rectify process deviations
3. Inspection and maintenance
• Regular inspections of equipment
• Fault-finding and problem-solving on equipment
• Perform a variety of repair jobs that do not require the attention of the Artisan
• Ensure regular maintenance and repair of equipment by the Artisans
• Reporting on conditions of equipment
• Assist during preventative and corrective maintenance activities as per Plant Safety Regulations, preventative maintenance plans and maintenance procedure
4. Continuous Improvement
• Initiate, participate and implement improvement programmes and initiatives (including methods to improve plant performance and decrease operating cost) and ensure that learning is transferred to the team
5. Ensure a high standard of housekeeping
• Ensure that the housekeeping of the work area is kept to a high standard and conforms to Food Safety Regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.
6. Ensure that all safety standards and regulations are adhered to by all personnel
• Attend to emergency situations in accordance to procedures.
• Contribute to the improvement of a safe and more efficient operating environment with continuous quality improvement in work area.
• Comply with Company safety procedures and instructions.
7. General
• Assist with higher or lower level tasks as and when required ensuring continuous operation of the facility.