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: R20,000 to R29,000 (Depending on experience)
- 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