Port Elizabeth: Printing Operator (Qualified) posted by Headhunters

Our Client, a market leader in the Packaging and Recycling Industry, is seeking to employ a Printer Operator to their Production Department based in Port Elizabeth.

This is an urgent requirement, and 2 printer operators are required.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Qualification in Trade of Corrugated Board Printing and Finishing Machine Minding.
• Minimum 2 years experience operating a printing machine.
• Knowledge of controlling operations, equipment, or systems (IoT).
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or equivalent in-house systems.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of ink viscosity and colour matching.
• Able and willing to work shifts and overtime when required.
• Proactive, responsible, and reliable.
• Able to work independently.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Operate and set up printing machines as per job requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental procedures (ISO standards).
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
• Review and assess work orders to meet production specifications.
• Ensure final product meets customer requirements.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the department.
• Update and maintain in-house systems daily.
• Actively contribute to improving machine availability through adherence to maintenance systems.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.