Packing Operator - Plastics Manufacturing Industry
Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Full Time
South Africa
Entry Level
PACKING OPERATOR
The purpose of this position is to ensure products are packed properly, according to quality and hygiene standards, and to guarantee efficient material flow from/to the production floor, in accordance with company standards and procedures. The Packing Operator reports to the Shift Supervisor.
The role of Packing Operator is based on the following activities:
HSE STANDARDS:
• Follows safety rules according to company policies and regulations.
• Maintains order, organization, and cleanliness in all assigned areas, working in line with correct workplace hygiene practices, with the aim to be an example to others.
PRODUCTION MATERIALS HANDLING:
• Ensures proper handling of raw material, feeding hoppers and loaders with raw materials or bottles headed for labeling machine lines and post-production materials.
• Uses the forklift, if necessary.
FINISHED GOODS HANDLING:
• Ensures proper handling of finished goods, making sure products are packed properly, according to clients’ requests.
• Uses appropriate materials (e.g.: boxes, trays, bags etc.), stacks, loads, labels pallets and hands them over to the warehouse operator once in the warehouse or in the exchange area between production and warehouse.
QUALITY CHECKS:
• Performs product controls (e.g., visual controls, weight verifications, sorting etc.) also using measuring instruments, following the product control plan and records outcomes in the appropriate form.
CLEANING OPERATIONS:
• Cleans the machine and washes bulks following company standards, coordinating with the machine operator and overseen by the shift supervisor.
COMMUNICATION and COOPERATION:
• Reports and records all machine stoppages in real time and informs the machine operator/ shift supervisor in case of any irregularity.
• Promotes effective communication between team and Manager.
• Interacts with different business functions to drive high performance culture.
Technical Skills:
• Good applied knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques
• Ability to operate manual and electric forklifts
• Basic knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices
Personal Skills:
• Accountability. Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes.
• Problem solving. Be analytic. Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality.
• Resilience and put passion in what you do. Patience, tenacity and hard work allow you to reach your goals and positively respond to challenges. Never give up.
• Team Play. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable.
Education and Experience:
• Grade 12 - Advantage
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 2 Years experience working in a Manufacturing Environment
Upon sending their application, the candidate grants specific consent to the processing of personal data, in accordance with current legislation on privacy. The privacy policy is available at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qpIpYwl5rqgtH3eN8C3cgCR74cc87WSm/view?usp=drive_link
Serioplast is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The purpose of this position is to ensure products are packed properly, according to quality and hygiene standards, and to guarantee efficient material flow from/to the production floor, in accordance with company standards and procedures. The Packing Operator reports to the Shift Supervisor.
The role of Packing Operator is based on the following activities:
HSE STANDARDS:
• Follows safety rules according to company policies and regulations.
• Maintains order, organization, and cleanliness in all assigned areas, working in line with correct workplace hygiene practices, with the aim to be an example to others.
PRODUCTION MATERIALS HANDLING:
• Ensures proper handling of raw material, feeding hoppers and loaders with raw materials or bottles headed for labeling machine lines and post-production materials.
• Uses the forklift, if necessary.
FINISHED GOODS HANDLING:
• Ensures proper handling of finished goods, making sure products are packed properly, according to clients’ requests.
• Uses appropriate materials (e.g.: boxes, trays, bags etc.), stacks, loads, labels pallets and hands them over to the warehouse operator once in the warehouse or in the exchange area between production and warehouse.
QUALITY CHECKS:
• Performs product controls (e.g., visual controls, weight verifications, sorting etc.) also using measuring instruments, following the product control plan and records outcomes in the appropriate form.
CLEANING OPERATIONS:
• Cleans the machine and washes bulks following company standards, coordinating with the machine operator and overseen by the shift supervisor.
COMMUNICATION and COOPERATION:
• Reports and records all machine stoppages in real time and informs the machine operator/ shift supervisor in case of any irregularity.
• Promotes effective communication between team and Manager.
• Interacts with different business functions to drive high performance culture.
Technical Skills:
• Good applied knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques
• Ability to operate manual and electric forklifts
• Basic knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices
Personal Skills:
• Accountability. Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes.
• Problem solving. Be analytic. Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality.
• Resilience and put passion in what you do. Patience, tenacity and hard work allow you to reach your goals and positively respond to challenges. Never give up.
• Team Play. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable.
Education and Experience:
• Grade 12 - Advantage
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 2 Years experience working in a Manufacturing Environment
Upon sending their application, the candidate grants specific consent to the processing of personal data, in accordance with current legislation on privacy. The privacy policy is available at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qpIpYwl5rqgtH3eN8C3cgCR74cc87WSm/view?usp=drive_link
Serioplast is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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