Skilled Operator
Nestlé
George, Western Cape
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This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, general worker roles in South Africa typically pay R4 500 to R9 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Company: Nestlé Location: Mossel Bay
Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: +1 year production experience
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Position Summary With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Skilled Operator to be based in Mossel bay Factory.
In this role you will be responsible to achieve Optimum Manufacturing line/equipment performance during his/her shift assuring Product quality & compliance to safety & Environment policies, ensure Nett Mass within legal tolerance and enforce the Nestle Quality System by adhering to NQS, HACCP & QMS in executing the job.
A day in the life of a Skilled Operator:
- Line Preparation, Changeover of Filling Equipment to fill different sizes and Products.
Assist Line Fitter in setting up Filling Machines, Seamer, Capper, Labeler, Collator/Shrink wrapper, De-Palletizer as per POP for planned product & size.
Calibrate scales for size being filled.
- Operation of Filling & Packaging equipment
At Start-up, ensure all machine parts are intact on Filling Machines, Seamer, Capper, Labeler, Collator/Shrink wrapper, De-Palletizer, Tote Tilts.
Ensure that line starts up on time.
Make appropriate adjustments as per procedure to achieve nett mass and hourly outputs to achieve targets, contact Team Leader and/or HOD in case of deviation.
- QA Functions
Conduct OPRP checks on Vibratory Feeder sieves, Tote Tilt vibrator sieves & record.
OPRP control on X-Ray machines (Validate X-Ray samples) .
Net Mass Control - Check 4 cans every 10 minutes on Free Weigh and record.
- Data Capture – DMO, SAP
Material declaration (GR, print SSCC labels and pallet recording on pallet control sheet.
Perform DMO transactions - Capture stoppages as per occurrences with reason codes, Capture hourly/shift production outputs.
End of Shift/Production.
- Other Responsibilities
Drive Forklift
Attend and actively participate in all MDWT meetings
Assist in Training New Operators
Substitute as Team Leader in his absence or when so requested
What will make you successful?
- Minimum Grade12 or equivalent
- Appropriate valid Forklift license
- Minimum 1 year experience in production
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