Purpose of Job

• To prepare work area for start-up and packaging. Make label stickers using the label sticker machine and scanner. Prepare boxes for packaging. Operate/weighing and inspection of cartridges including shutdown

Key Accountabilities

• Plant & Equipment – Ensure safety equipment is available and in working order. Correct tools and equipment available. Ensure plant and surrounding areas are clean
• Plant Operation – Plant operated according to operating manual and safety instructions
• Administration – Communicate with KP machine operators and mixers regarding production schedule issues
• Adhering to legislation – ISO, CIE & 5S Systems
• Maintenance & Statutory Inspection – Prepares plant for maintenance and assists with repairs where possible
• Do quality checks on manufactured products
• General housekeeping inside the production area
• Operators are also required to report on daily production and breakdowns
• Manually updating production graphs after daily production on the wall next to each production cell
• Box Opening
• Box Packer
• Chubb/Explosives Cartridge Packer
• Waste Controller

Formal Education

• Grade 12

Working Experience

• 3 months+ experience in Explosives manufacturing
• Experience working at the Watergel Plant will be an advantage