Job Description

• An innovative recycling plant located on the Dolphin Coast, KZN, is seeking a local Extrusion Operator, with experience in plastic recycling, plastic industry or food packaging to play a pivotal role in their journey into the African recycling market.
• As a local, KZN based Zulu & English speaking, Extrusion Operator, you will be part of the growing team at the new plant in Ballito. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining all equipment in the area of responsibility and ensure manufacture of quality products in a safe and efficient method for on time completion of planned production orders and according to targeted shift and daily outputs.

Tasks & responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate the machine 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.
• 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

Years of professional experience & Educational background:

• Minimum of 5 years’ technical experience in a manufacturing company, in plastic recycling, plastic industry or food packaging.
• Preferably completed skilled worker training in a technical profession (machine fitter, mechanic, machine operator, plastics processor, etc.) and has worked in an environment with a lot of conveyor belts and automated processes.
• Forklift license added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety practices. (5S)
• High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area.