Slitter Operator | Plastics

Slitter Extrusion Operator Durban

Salary: Market Related

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Slitter Extrusion Operator from the plastics industry for a position in eThekwini, Durban, Kwazulu Natal. Applicants must be from the manufacturing; steel; aluminium; plastics; food; fmcg; packaging industry heavy duty production machinery equipment environment.

• 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.

• Ability to identify HIRA
• Learning, Informing, Reporting, Checking Objects
• Supervising, Oral communication, Reviewing, Using Instruments, Teamwork, Following Instructions
• Checking Written Information, performing physical tasks, Using a Keyboard/Computer
• Calculating/Counting, use of company shift mobile
• Can Identify abnormalities & implement controls or countermeasures independently & efficiently.
• Guide learners and assistant Operators
• Participate in process improvement (QCDSM)
• Delivery of process targets

• 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 (Whats App, 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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