Senior Packaging Technician

SUMMARY:
Senior Packaging Technician - Milling Industry

POSITION INFO:

SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

Our client in the agricultural milling industry is seeking a Senior Packaging Technician to oversee and improve packaging processes in Bloemfontein!

• Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
• Salary: Market Related
• Working Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP

Essential Requirements:

•  National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
•  Minimum 5 years technical maintenance experience
•  Valid driver''''s license and own transport
•  MS Office proficiency
•  Experience with automated packaging machinery (advantageous)
•  Electrical or Maintenance Diploma (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities:

•  Conduct daily inspections on automated and manual packaging equipment
•  Perform fault-finding and breakdown repairs
•  Ensure machines operate at optimal efficiency
•  Monitor stock levels and order parts when needed
•  Attend to after-hours breakdowns
•  Coordinate packaging technicians and maintain packaging machinery

Core Responsibilities:

•  Oversee and improve packaging processes within production environment
•  Ensure products packaged efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards
•  Set up and maintain packaging equipment
•  Troubleshoot packaging issues
•  Train junior staff
•  Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and engineering teams
•  Optimize packaging performance and reduce waste

Essential Skills:

•  Resilience and ability to cope with pressure
•  Reliability and attention to detail
•  Strong prioritization abilities
•  Persistent and thorough approach
•  Technical maintenance expertise