Bagging Plant Operator

Purpose of the Role

To safely and efficiently lead the operation of the Auto Bagging facilities within the Emulsions and Tank Farm Plants.

The role ensures continuous, high-quality bagging and packaging of product, provides frontline supervision to operators, supports the Shift Manager, and ensures full adherence to safety, quality, and production requirements within a high-risk chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Control

• Achieve shift production targets for bagged emulsion product.
• Minimise downtime through efficient operation and quick response to equipment issues.
• Maintain consistent product flow from CBEP and Auto-Bagging Plant.
• Optimise bagging line speed while protecting equipment and product quality.
• Ensure correct setup, calibration, and operation of auto-bagging machinery.

Equipment Monitoring and Maintenance Support

• Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning, adjustments, and minor repairs.
• Ensure proper functioning of weighers, sealers, conveyors and palletisers.
• Accurate reporting of equipment faults and coordination with the maintenance team.
• Reduce repetitive breakdowns through proactive action and monitoring.

Reporting and Documentation

• Accurate completion of production logs, shift reports and downtime records.
• Ensure full compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and housekeeping standards.
• Maintaining traceability and documentation for all bagged products.
• Effective shift handover communication.
• Housekeeping and Operational Discipline
• Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout all bagging areas.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and reduce waste.

Minimum qualification and experienced requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• N3–N6 Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering
• Chemical Plant Operations qualification
• Relevant production/manufacturing qualification (advantageous)
• SHE training (advantageous)
• 3–5 years’ experience in a chemical or high-risk manufacturing environment
• Experience operating automated bagging or packaging systems
• Exposure to emulsions, tank farm, or explosives manufacturing (advantageous)
• Experience working in shift-based production environments

Competencies & Skills

• Strong safety orientation and risk awareness
• Technical aptitude and mechanical understanding
• Problem-solving and basic troubleshooting capability
• Leadership and supervisory ability
• Attention to detail and strong quality focus
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
• Team collaboration and interpersonal effectiveness

Working Conditions

• Shift work, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Exposure to high-risk chemical manufacturing environment.
• Physically demanding role (standing for long periods, lifting, and moving materials).
• Strict compliance with safety procedures and PPE requirements at all times.

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