Packaging operator

The position is located at ABInBev - Newlands.

To manage time and complete all activities as highlighted in the operator’s checklist. To ensure clear and proper communication with Technicians, other site contractors, and the customer. To be visible and act with speed on the appointed Packaging Line and maintain frequent communication between Technicians and Team Leader. To manage the cleanliness of the dedicated Packaging Line and follow customers’ standards. This role will report incidents, housekeeping, safety regulations, PPE compliance, and the correct application, implementation, and monitoring of all Diversey products on site. To ensure full compliance with the SLA agreement with the customer, ensuring that all activities are carried out safely to the highest quality standards. The candidate must be available to support the customer’s production during night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and peak times. Working hours are site-specific and are determined by Diversey’s site requirements.

1. Receiving chemical deliveries from Diversey. Drive a forklift (only if you have been trained). Offloading of chemicals from the truck. Submit relevant paperwork after deliveries to Technicians. Transfer chemicals from bulk storage to day tanks, if necessary. Use barricades and signage. Chemical containment & storage areas must be kept clean and free of spillages and dirt. Observe dosing lines and pumps for leaks/damages/faults and report immediately to Technician.
2. Daily stock-taking report for all chemicals: if on night shift at 6 am and 6 pm. If on day shift at 1 pm. Fill in EBI reports. Fill in the Stock allocation report correctly. Fill in schedules from the line daily and submit them to Planners. Walk the lines and inspect for issues, downtime, spraying patterns of nozzles, and leaks. Remove and clean blocked nozzles. Check the salt tank for salt presence and top up if required. Check water hardness and record results. Be on the Line when it starts up during maintenance. Check chain lube concentration by Titration. Perform COF/drag Test. Perform 50 crate counts. Perform Methylene Blue Testing in conjunction with ABInBev for verification.