Washing and Sorting Operator

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Set-up and operate the machines to manufacture products according to prescribed SOP's
• Timeous documentation of all production details and all product, process and machine related problems in production.
• Ensure that all products manufactured match the quality standards,
• Adjustment of the machine settings to achieve quality standard,
• Start up and shutdown of equipment in a safe and procedural manner,
• Ensure machines run at optimal settings and that the targeted shift outputs are reached,
• Ensure all aspects of the working environment are kept neat and tidy and that 5S standard is always followed on Machines / equipment and work areas,
• Report immediately to the shift supervisor any suspicions on quality issues with raw material, packaging and product,
• Report immediately all breakdowns of equipment to the shift supervisor.
• Constant monitoring and clearing of all conveyor lines and transport systems of jams or blockages in a safe manner,
• Responsible for the control and record of all Production Sheets for traceability of all products.
• Conduct product quality visual inspections according to frequencies defined on the Quality Plan.
• Conduct computer-based quality parameter checks
• Involvement in first line maintenance tasks including cleaning of the machines in the department of your responsibility and ensure housekeeping is done and maintained,
• Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management,
• Follow Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management company procedures
• Additional tasks as assigned by the shift supervisor or Production Manager

What makes you great

• Minimum of 5 years' technical experience in a manufacturing company, preferably in plastic recycling, plastic industry or food packaging
• Matric
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Ensure ongoing awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management
• Ensure housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat environment

What you can expect working with us

• Dynamic and International working environment in a stable and growing family business
• Market Related salary and benefits
• Rewarding and promoting your individual performance
• Opportunity to proactively share your own ideas.

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.