Packaging Process Operator

The Key Purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment (Filling and labelling process areas which have a bigger business impact wrt cost and consumer quality) and related process in order to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Operating equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging


Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Interpret and implement production plan for shift.
Operate manual and automatic machines online as per standards.
Monitor production processes on shift and correct any negative trends.
Ensure process quality and productivity.


Perform administration


Complete associated tracking and monitoring: Complete operator. workstation administration and take action as required.
Complete Team room administration as required.
Contribute to self-development.


Problem Solving


Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
Use QFR's (As per triggers)
Complete 5 WHY's (As per triggers) with relevant team members
Contribute towards AB reports as required


Autonomous operations



Conduct autonomous operations



Minimum Requirements:

Internal Criteria


Garde 12
Mechanical aptitude
Machine specific experience
External Criteria: Technical qualification (N3 or similar)
Post Matric or equivalent e.g. N4


External Criteria


National Diploma or equivalent (External) IOB Certificate/Diploma
(Mech/Elec)
On the job training with a minimum of 3 months, SKAP completed
Min, experience within 12 months, SKAP completed
Experience within a packaging FMCG industry will be an advantage