South Africa: Talent Pool: Baler Operator posted by Wasteplan

Responsibilities

Productivity and profitable workflow

• Responsible to achieve maximum productivity from machinery
• Responsible to keep maintenance costs of machinery as low as possible
• Responsible to report low levels of consumables (rope, wire, strapping etc)

SHEQ

• Responsible for maintaining SHEQ standards around machinery
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping standards around machinery
• Responsible for controlling the quality of product processed with your machinery
• Make sure that you are properly qualified and certified to operate equipment
• Never allow anyone that is not properly qualified to operate equipment
• Ensure the machine is locked out and a PTW has been issued before maintenance or cleaning on the machine takes place
• Responsible for keeping management informed about the condition of the machine

Maintenance

• Responsible for filling in checklists as per specific equipment requirements
• Responsible to report any malfunctions immediately
• Responsible for basic maintenance of machine (checking oil, grease, etc)
• Responsible to keep machinery and workstation clean and tidy

Attendance

• Operators must be reliable to add value to the team
• Operators will be monitored closely for absenteeism

Record keeping

• Production records are to be kept and submitted regularly
• Operators are expected to keep a diary
• To record daily tasks and any maintenance done on machinery

Requirements

• Operating experience dependant on type of machine to be operated
• Minimum 1 years working experience in a similar role
• Literate, able to fill in diary and reports
• Qualification to operate specific machine

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted

Closing date: 29th July 2025
Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process