Slitter Operator | Plastics

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience operating machinery in a FMCG or Packaging manufacturing environment
• Certificate or Diploma Plastic Manufacturing / Extrusion Operations advantageous
• Grade 12 with Maths
• Technically minded
• Food Safety Certificate
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to be self-directed and multitask
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to lead and manage the performance of others
• Timeliness
• Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane license and operate a forklift and overhead crane
• Applicants must be well spoken, self-driven to grow and develop within the Packaging Industry.

Skills And Knowledge:

The competencies essential to performing effectively in this role include:

ü  Ability to identify HIRA

ü  Learning, Informing, Reporting, Checking Objects

ü  Supervising, Oral communication, Reviewing, Using Instruments, Teamwork, Following Instructions,

ü  Checking Written Information, performing physical tasks, Using a Keyboard/Computer,

ü  Calculating/Counting, use of company shift mobile.

ü  Can Identify abnormalities & implement controls or countermeasures independently & efficiently.

ü  Guide learners and assistant Operators

ü  Participate in process improvement (QCDSM)

ü  Delivery of process targets

Duties:

• Identify HIRA and inform SIC to revise HIRA list
• Maintain basic condition of machinery and report deviations to SIC to include in abnormality list.
• Maintain quality standards according to SOP, WI, ISO/FSMS & TQM.
• Communicate for resolution of mechanical problems, reporting defective material, coordination of job

preparations, changeovers and daily shift information

• Report production accurately and timely including waste, WIP, time codes, raw materials, etc.
• Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations and ensure Bare Roll Jumbo Slitting (as per production Plan)
• Validate jumbo Stock Report vs Physical Stock; prepare for paper core and set changes
• Loading of jumbo rolls
• Safe Blade management (Count, Replace defective blade)
• Set up maintain and Operate all Slitter machines
• Adjust machine parameters according to specification record changes from recipe
• Examine and Monitor the defects during and after slitting
• Monitor slitting process
• Set up pallets for unloading rolls and Verify RFID Tag Reader
• Unload rolls onto pallets on conveyors
• Ensure SCIP Data Entry, Pasting of Roll detail Labels & Correct Log Book Records
• Transfer rolls via the conveyor system only once data match is confirmed
• Perform daily housekeeping duties to keep area clean and organized (start of, during and end of shift)
• Remove and weigh all waste (start up and end waste)
• Ensure waste separation (recyclable and non-recyclable materials)
• Correctly store all unused equipment, tools and recording books.
• Report production and downtime of all slitters at the end of shift (WhatsApp, email etc) to your SIC.
• Report to Senior Operator
• Take lawful instruction from Senior Operator/ SIC
• Ensure troubleshooting regarding quality/machine.
• Ensure all logbooks entered correctly and fill all check lists.

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