The position is responsible to operate equipment to produce a quality finished product in a safe and efficient manner, Comply with all Plant GMP and Health and Safety Policies & Procedures and Ensure Quality standards are met according to Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee specifications
-
Responsible for ensuring safe working practices and safe working environment through identification of potential hazards, maintenance of clean organized work areas and elevation of potential risks to the supervisor.
-
Ensuring that quality checks are completed, and maintaining quality practices as prescribed by QA.
-
Ensuring that the shop orders are executed as required by scheduling.
-
Allocating labour to fulfil shop orders, which includes structuring and monitoring breaks
- Escalating critical issues to Supervisors and Maintenance
-
Ensuring that material transactions are complete and maintaining material levels on platform.
-
Leading communication amongst team members through such actions as shift hand over meetings, and shift reports.
-
Assisting with trouble shooting
-
Identifying areas for improvements
- Machine operator back-up on all equipment when necessary.
-
Set-up and maintain a running operation with safety, quality and efficiency.
- Maintain all equipment and work area in a clean and safe environment.
-
Must be able to assist with changeovers properly and efficiently.
-
Responsible for packing integrity and appearance.
-
Ensure correct materials are being used and conform to QC standards.
-
Develop, maintain and perform duties in accordance to the Standard Operating Procedures including safety checklist, equipment pre-start checklists, GMP, cleaning and food safety.
-
Member of a production team to deliver KPI's covering safety, quality, output, cost and waste and participate in projects to improve upon targets.
-
Requirement to cross train for Gima line coverage throughout shift
-
Determine how to best utilize equipment and labour to execute orders as efficiently as possible
-
Ensure compliance with all company guidelines, policies and procedures.
-
Perform other duties as assigned
- Knowledge and Competencies
-
Understands and practices safe operating procedures
-
Excellent mechanical aptitude with trouble shooting and analytical abilities.
-
Computer literate previous experience on PC
-
Accuracy and attention to detail
-
Minimum grade 12, or equivalent and previous manufacturing experience.
-
Ability to handle the complexity of the completed production line.
-
Must be familiar with all machines sensors, emergency buttons and safety features.
-
Must have a demonstrated history of safe work habits.
-
Ability of perform heavy lifting duties as required.
-
Willing to work cooperative in a team environment
- Strong communication, written and verbal skills
-
Basic mathematical skills
- Able to work flexible hours (overtime and periodic weekends required)
-
Understands right first time quality
-
Shows initiative, takes directions and executes plans efficiently
- Work well independently and as a team member
-
Knowledge of SOPs cleaning, start up, safety, operation, CQP
-
Good organizational skills
-
Must successfully complete training on operating equipment
NIGHT SHIFT - 8 hours
