Job Objective
The Packaging Lines Operator is responsible for monitoring the operation of various packaging lines to ensure continuous and efficient product packaging occurs.
Operational Role:
· Takes full responsibility of the lines in his area in terms of production and quality targets
·Operates All Packaging Equipment: Be able to start-up all elements of the line from the bagger to the palletizer including printers, checkweighers and metal detectors
·Keeps lines running with minimal generated wastes (sugar and consumables).
·Brushes, scrapes sugar deposits and wastes; removes and cleans
·Be Able to carry out a format changeover.
·Operates sewing machines and accessory equipment
·Checks quality of production including coding
·Fills sewing units with sewing thread
·Performs scheduled inspections of equipment and housekeeping as specified by check list.
·Cleans machine and oils, moving parts as needed
·Adjusts scales to obtain proper weight of sugar
·Observes for and removes improperly fed or non-desirable packages from line and discards into appropriate container
·Inspects for defective sewing and remove rejects from line
·Responsible for Supplying empty Material packagings as directed
·To use Problem solving skills to identify root causes and take fast effective action to resolve the problems in hand
·To ensure production handovers with other Packaging Operators with effective communications tools
·Performs all jobs in accordance with all relevant safety protocols and legal codes to ensure proper operation of equipment and minimize risk of damage to property and personnel
·Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned.
·Performs PM tasks as assigned
·Observes and troubleshoots equipment in operation by adjusting functional parts of devices, as well as repairing/replacing defective parts.
·Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
·Equipment inspection: Performs 1st level inspection on equipment
Requirements
-Diploma or equivalent ideally in Electro-Mechanical or Instrument
-Minimum 2 years experience working on high-speed industrial packaging equipment or related manufacturing/industrial experience
-Ability to detect faulty production, automation and mechanical irregularities
-Good hand-finger dexterity
-Self-starter and a team player; work effectively with others.
-Able to carry out the first level maintenance (cleaning and oiling as needed)
-Familiar with OSHA, HACCP and other Food Safety requirements is desired.
-Walks for extended periods of time, Stands 50% of the time.
-Knowledge of plant (belts, gearboxes, cylinders) Maintenance Job’s.
-Good in Tools handling.
