PACKAGING OPERATOR

PACKAGING OPERATOR


Company
SAB
Location
Soweto
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Jobrapido.com

Job Description
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
The Key purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes in order to achieve optimal effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: Operating equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging
Interpret and implement production plan for shift
Operate manual and automatic machines on line as per standards
Ensure process quality and productivity
Perform administration work such as tracking and monitoring of processes and take action when required
Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
Use of OFR’s (As per triggers)
Contribute towards AB reports as required
Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
Minimum Requirements: Minimum Grade 12 Post matric or equivalent (e.g. N4)
National Diploma or Equivalent Added advantage IOB Certificate
Training: Min 9 months on the job training and having completed SKAP within 12 months
Experience within a Packaging FMCG industry
Additional Information: Band: XI SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish

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