Machine Operator

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Machine Operator at Tiger Brands. The primary responsibility involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining production machinery safely and efficiently to achieve production targets, meet quality standards, and ensure compliance requirements are met. **What you will do** * Identify and troubleshoot problems to implement innovative solutions. * Actively participate in preventative maintenance and condition monitoring. * Enforce Health and Safety standards. * Complete housekeeping and daily condition monitoring reports. * Perform basic maintenance as required. * Prepare daily assigned operational requirements in accordance with the production plan, ensuring availability of raw materials/semi-finished products, relevant utilities, and adequate safety and work equipment at the start and during the shift, as instructed by management. * Operate automated/manual processing production lines. * Be accountable for the compliance of produced product to Davita quality requirements on your line, taking immediate necessary action to correct and report any quality defects. * Clean your workplace (equipment, tools, and surrounding area) as per defined cleaning procedures and complete relevant sanitation documentation. * Make decisions on the line regarding mechanical or electrical problems leading to deviations from machine speed, efficiency, safety, or quality expectations, including stopping production and taking corrective action or reporting immediately. * Perform all reasonable requests related to the operational requirements of the line, machinery, process packaging. * Report verbally and/or in writing at the end of each shift on achieved volumes and/or deviations to the new shift and to the direct manager or their delegated nominee. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Computer literacy * Product, process, specification, and quality knowledge * Team player * Verbal and written communication in English * Knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures * Knowledge of health and safety procedures and standards * Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) NQF level 4 minimum is required, or a related Grade 12 matric qualification * 3-5 years relevant experience as continuous process chemical/Mechanical operators within the food manufacturing environment * Must have some mechanical experience, having performed mechanical work on a machine. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this role is an experienced Machine Operator with 3-5 years of experience in continuous process chemical/mechanical operations, specifically within the food manufacturing environment. They should possess a minimum FETC NQF level 4 or a related Grade 12 matric qualification. The candidate should be computer literate, knowledgeable in product, process, specification, and quality standards, and familiar with manufacturing practices and health and safety procedures. Strong verbal and written English communication skills are required, along with a team-player attitude and proven mechanical experience. The role requires someone capable of troubleshooting, making operational decisions, and ensuring quality and safety compliance. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/machine-operator-tiger-brands-1 Source: myjobmag

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