About the position
I’m currently recruiting for an Operator role within a well-established company based in Cape Town. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a hands-on, proactive approach, who thrives in a production setting and is eager to learn and grow.
If you have experience working as an operator in a Printing & Packaging, Textiles & Fabrication, Plastics Manufacturing, Paper & Pulp Conversion, Automotive Component Manufacturing, with a keen eye for detail, and the drive to deliver top-quality results, I’d love to chat with you.
Please kindly apply here directly, or forward your suitable CV to [Email Address Removed]
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Operate conversion machines efficiently, ensuring high levels of quality, productivity, and customer service
- Plan each job, ensuring correct materials, equipment, and deadlines are met
- Conduct slitting, spooling, and converting processes, updating systems, performing quality checks, and minimising waste
- Pack products according to technical requirements, ensuring they’re safe for transit and storage
- Maintain good housekeeping—keeping workstations neat and equipment stored properly
- Assist with larger shipments, relief duties across operations, and participate in cross-training on all machines
- Uphold safety standards at all times and actively contribute to continuous improvement in quality
What We’re Looking For:
- Senior Certificate (Matric) with Mathematics essential; a technical qualification would be a bonus
- At least 1 year’s experience as an operator in a manufacturing/conversion environment
- Comfortable with physical work (must be able to lift 36kg rolls)
- Strong attention to detail, accurate with paperwork and figures
- Computer literate (email, MS Word, Excel, NetSuite or similar ERP systems)
- Self-motivated, proactive, task-oriented, and a team player
- Own transport preferable
Other Key Attributes:
- Willingness to be cross-trained and to work overtime as needed
- Ability to liaise at all levels internally and externally
- A commitment to quality, safety, and meeting deadlines
Desired Skills:
- Housekeeping
- Machine Minding
- Packing
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid Contribution
- Provident Fund Contribution
- Incentive
