Machine Operator Operations Accountable for specialist work outputs within defined quality standards, operating procedures and work routines. Job Purpose To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the machine ensuring a high quality product with low wastage within set parameters. Key Accountabilities and Outputs Responsible for Process control and efficiencies Correct operation of equipment as per the training and machine manual. Achieve set factory waste and efficiency targets. To hand over from or to the previous or next shift regarding the machinery (breakdowns, products run) in conjunction with the supervisor decide on downtime scheduling To check the quality of raw materials used in production and also the end product according to the quality control policy. This includes a constant interaction with the Quality controller. To clean the machines according to TPM cleaning schedules. Responsible for Resource planning and technical skills Assist with fault finding by supplying relevant factual information relating to the breakdown scenario. Adherence to the health, safety, food and environmental standards Staff shall adhere to all Food Safety Policies and PRPs and shall adhere to and enforce all food safety requirements at all times Staff shall adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and PRPs and shall adhere to and enforce all Health and Safety requirements at all times Visitor and Contractor Policy staff shall ensure that visitors or contractors entering the facility are signed in, escorted and wear PPE, are aware of the hygiene policies and do not smoke, eat or drink inside the facility Code of Practice staff shall maintain high levels of personal hygiene in accordance with the code of conduct Handwashing Procedure Ensuring staff are cleaning and sanitizing hands efficiently before handling the product. Physical Contamination Control Policy and Procedure Staff shall be aware of the potential of physical product contamination. Staff is aware of control measures to prevent physical contamination. Safety, Health and Environment Policy Staff take reasonable measures to ensure health and safety hazards do not occur. Should an accident occur, staff shall be aware of the procedure of reporting the incident. First Aid Policy Staff are aware of the first aider on site. Staff is trained to report injuries and illness to supervisors/first aiders. Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures Maintains expected performance standards Enforce compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements Enforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practices Attend Training and enforce learnings from the training for Quality, Food Safety and Health & Safety that been prescribed for them Be vigilant of food defense and food fraud risks Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the work environment General Responsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and ensure that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green red and yellow areas) Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures Maintains expected performance standards While Job Descriptions are written up for the purpose of a basic outline of the work and responsibilities associated with the Job, the Company encourages and expects all employees from time to time, to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description Qualifications and Experience Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential) Upto 3 years experience (Operational Execution) FMCG; Bottling Equipment Machine Operator Key Qualities Communication Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks Problem Solving Proactive identification of problems that are concrete and procedural, apply known solutions in line with guidelines provided or escalate more difficult problems to superiors. Relationships Maintained Others in own work area Behavioural Competencies Verbal Communication Able to communicate verbally in a logical manner. Takes the intended audience into account when communicating verbal information. Makes use of appropriate business language in verbal communication. Includes all relevant information in verbal arguments. Demonstrates proficiency of language in verbal communication. Interprets complex information to expresses own viewpoint in verbal communication. Concludes verbal arguments by making reference to relevant facts Decision Making Organises information to make it easier to analyse or see trends. Anticipates consequences and formulates alternatives. Establishes clear decision criteria for making informed choices. Seeks relevant information to better understand situations and problems. Conducts appropriate analysis; neither makes snap decisions or over-analyses. Sees relationships between various facts, figures or other information. Continuous Improvement Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, "best practice" companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc. Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements
