Machine Operator
Category:
GRADE 4
Number of Position:
1
Qualification :
DIPLOMA
Job Description:
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for
ensuring that the assigned machine runs optimally in terms of quality and
quantity within a safe working environment.
Responsibilities and
Accountabilities
•Perform the adjustments and setting of the
assigned machine to ensure quality output at their station and reduction of
product wastage while upholding safety and product quality standards.
•Prepare all necessary tools, equipment and
materials required for the assigned machine in compliance with the approved
processes and procedures.
•Operate the assigned machine in accordance
with the operating procedures to ensure proper operation of the machine and
safe working environment.
•Inspect inputs and outputs for quality to identify
causes of defects and rectify to ensure product quality and minimise wastage.
•Comply with all applicable quality, safety,
health and environmental standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS,
HACCP, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841) where applicable
•Carry out minor/routine maintenance of the
respective machine, ensure that cleaning is done before and after every
production run, and comply with plant/equipment scheduled maintenance.
•Liaise with maintenance for major breakdown
and to ensure that the machines are serviced on time and routinely to reduce
plant down time.
•Participate in the actual change over process to ensure the product quality is upheld in the next shift.
•Prepare and submit reports to the Line
Controller of downtime and the product quality index at their station with the
aim of driving enhanced performance.
•Inspect the quality of dry goods to ensure
conformance to the established standards for a high quality product index.
•Minimize waste
•Responsible for volume control on the
process control (filler)
•Record all breakdown
•Inspect Quality of dry goods
Minimum Requirements
•A Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical or
Production Engineering
•At least two (2) years’ experience in a
production setting in a similar organisation.
•Working technical knowledge on basic machine
operations and maintenance is an added advantage.
•Practical experience in use of MS packages.
Competencies/Attributes
•An appreciation of system thinking and how
actions impact on other systems.
•Strong numerical aptitude and analytical
abilities.
•Have proven verbal and written communication
skills
•A good appreciation of safe working
procedures.
•Diligence and ability to work with little or
no supervision.
•High level of integrity.
How to Apply
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Closing Date:
04/04/2023