Machine Operator

Vacancy: Machine Operator
Location: AECI Plant Health, Lilianton, Boksburg
Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Role
The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing packing activities in designated packing areas.This includes handling finished products following the production process and ensuring that all items arepacked in accordance with company standards for sale or distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute packing tasks across multiple packing lines, including filling containers, drums, and bags; stitching, weighing, labelling, and packing into cartons.
• Operate filling machines and perform weighing, closing, labelling, and packing operations.
• Assist with cleaning and decontamination tasks such as draining/cleaning vessels and unblocking pipes.
• Prepare workstations, including setting up tables, assembling cartons, and preparing machines.
• Report downtime, breakdowns, and non-conformance issues promptly to the Team Leader.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and adhere to safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Ensure correct packing materials are collected and documented.
• Contribute to achieving production packing targets.
• Perform ad hoc tasks in other work areas as directed by the Team Leader or Production Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum education: Grade 12.
• Minimum of 3–6 months’ experience in a production and/or packaging environment.
• At least 6 months’ forklift driving experience.
• Valid forklift driver’s license and medical fi tness to operate a forklift.

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of production procedures.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems standards/requirements will be advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Safety awareness
• Communication
• Quality orientation
• Teamwork
• Planning and organizing

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