OPERATOR
An excellent career opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position at Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd, Windhoek.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Operating all pasta machines to ensure effective and smooth production and packing of pasta.
KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Get instructions from the Supervisor on what to pack.
Start-up and set up all packaging machines.
Fit and align the correct film roll on all packaging machines.
Ensure that packets are cut at the correct place and adjust if necessary. Ensure packets are sealed correctly and properly on transversal and longitudinal seams. Adjust the welding temperatures and welding times if required on all packaging machines.
Check the print quality of packets and report defects.
Set a date and ensure that the date is stamped clearly and at the correct place on the packets. Adjust if necessary. Ensure the correct date message is printed.
Select the correct silo with the correct product to pack from and start feeding to the packaging machines.
Check and adjust the weights if necessary and start conveyors.
Start and test metal detectors as well as check weighers and report any defects immediately to the supervisor.
Packing with the automatic bundling machine. Start the machine, fit, and adjust the correct equipment.
Adjust the width of the guides and roller guides.
Fit and adjust the correct shrink film.
Program the correct configuration and/or load the correct recipe.
Allow the machine to reach operating temperature and test the welding seal.
Start the automatic bundling machine and check that the balers are formed correctly.
Check that the correct labels are applied to the balers.
If packing 20kg or 30 kg, start the machines and select the correct weight. Use correct bags and correct labels.
Ensure the correct best before/expiry date is written on labels.
Ensure pallet packers use correct (green or blue) pallets.
Handle and sort out all the alarms and problems in the storage and packaging area.
Keep packaging machines and surrounding areas clean and maintain good housekeeping.
Report any defects to the Supervisor.
Assist with stock-taking.
Ensure production samples are taken as per procedure (NMPP-F04).
Complete the Production Samples & Metal Detector Checks as per procedure.
Carry out any tasks given by the superiors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Grade 12 (NQF4)
2 years of relevant experience in a technical environment
Proficient in written and spoken English
Must work shifts
Namibian citizen
Availability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
Previously Disadvantaged Namibians (PDN) and women are encouraged to apply.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
CV’S WITH FULL DETAILS CAN BE FORWARDED TO: E-mail: [email protected] (not larger than 2MB) Subject line for applications for the vacancy should be: NMPP031023 – OPERATOR: PASTA. IT IS IMPERATIVE TO NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 OCTOBER 2023
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