Midrand: Packaging Machine Operator posted by Express Employment Professionals Midrand

• Matric (Grade 12)
• 2–4 years’ experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Proven hands-on experience operating high-speed packaging lines (bottling, canning, kegging, labelling, palletising)
• Technical or mechanical courses (advantageous)
• Sound knowledge of quality standards, food safety, and hygiene requirements
• Proven ability to meet production targets and work under pressure
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

 
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities

• Set up packaging lines in accordance with production schedules and product specifications
• Perform equipment start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns
• Monitor equipment performance and provide feedback on machine efficiency and material usage
• Ensure continuous product flow and minimize downtime
• Conduct basic machine adjustments and first-line troubleshooting
• Verify machine readiness prior to start-up
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the designated work area

Quality & Food Safety

• Conduct routine quality checks, including fill levels, closures, labels, coding, and packaging integrity
• Ensure correct use of PPE and adherence to waste segregation requirements
• Comply with food safety standards and the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act
• Identify, report, and escalate quality deviations immediately
• Maintain a clean, hygienic packaging line and work area at all times

 
Health & Safety

• Operate machinery safely and report any unsafe conditions or practices
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and toolbox talks

Administrative & Team Responsibilities

• Accurately complete production documentation, downtime logs, and quality records
• Communicate effectively with team members, shift leaders, and maintenance teams
• Support team objectives and assist with the training and development of junior operators when required