Senior Packaging Technician

SUMMARY:
Senior Packaging Technician

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

Ready to lead packaging operations in the milling industry?

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