South Africa: Operator – Fiberline posted by Greys Recruitment

About the Role

The Operator – Fiberline role at Greys Recruitment involves operating and maintaining a production line in a manufacturing environment, ensuring efficient and safe production of fibre products.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions for start-up, running, and shutdown of the production line.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, raw materials, and safety devices.
• Check emergency stops and safety devices for functionality before operation.
• Ensure that raw material is loaded according to the feeding procedures.
• Monitor the machine closely, identify wraps on the godet, and remove them.
• Monitor the extrusion process to ensure consistent fibre production in a way that meets manufacturing specifications and tolerances.
• Operate the baler within safety standards.
• Pack bales to the maximum load capacity.
• Accurately book bales on AX and maintain traceability of production batches as per work instruction.
• General work/production as required from time to time.
• Be able to load polymer with a good understanding of different grades of polymer.
• Be able to operate the strapping gun machine correctly.
• Be able to identify faults in the baler before it causes problems.
• Use reasonable discretion during machine abnormal behaviour and act quickly and swiftly to report to the Supervisor and Maintenance and/or apply the emergency stop to the machine as per work instructions.
• Perform routine cleaning and assist with basic maintenance tasks to prevent malfunctions and ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct and record regular quality inspections at defined intervals.
• Monitor product quality to achieve company targets (Saleable goods >90%).
• Identify and resolve issues that may arise during the extrusion process, such as fibre defects, jams, or inconsistencies.
• Operate forklift safely, conduct daily checks, and comply with safety rules.
• Utilise/drive forklift as required, as per safety standards, to move raw materials and fibre bales.
• Always carry your equipment operator card with you.
• Report any unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, hazards, or incidents to the safety officer or supervisor immediately.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and protocols while operating the machine.
• Participate in regular safety drills and training sessions.
• Always wear prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Ensure walkways are free of obstruction and 5S housekeeping.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Valid forklift licence/certification.
• Relevant manufacturing or production-related training will be advantageous.
• 1 year proven work experience in Nonwovens machinery/similar.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a manufacturing, extrusion, fibreline, plastics, or production environment.
• Experience operating production machinery and balers preferred.
• Experience working with polymer materials is advantageous.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures accurately.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not provided.