Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator


Company
AB InBev Africa
Location
Cape Town
Posted
7 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org

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
Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance
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
Uphold and contribute to a culture of quality & Food safety excellence, taking ownership of systems & processes to ensure the highest standards are met

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Grade 12
Training: Min 9 months on the job training and having completed SKAP within 12 months
Experience within a Packaging FMCG industry
Basic PC literacy (Microsoft/SAP)
Problem solving skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work shifts

Additional Information:

BAND: XI

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev 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.

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