Assistant Plant Operator

Recruiter: Headhunters

Job Ref: PE004013/MT

Date posted: Friday, October 2, 2026

Location: Durban, South Africa

Salary: Monthly

SUMMARY: Our client in the Manufacturing industry, is seeking to employ two Assistant Plant Operators to join their team based in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. POSITION INFO: Requirements: Matric qualification. Valid forklift license. Responsibilities but not limited to: Undertake all work activities in accordance with the company's health and safety policies. Expected to perform any task reasonably requested by any senior member of staff. Weigh out and marshal raw materials to be used in subsequent batches of Unsaturated Polyester resins and Gelcoats products, as detailed in the production schedule. Ensure all materials are present and have been accurately weighed out and placed in the batch marshalling area for the respective plant. Assist both the resin plant operator and gelcoat operator with the loading of raw materials to the respective equipment. Assist with Packaging and labelling of manufactured products and undertake the responsibility for packaging, labelling and placement of goods into storage. Accurately complete: the batch raw material marshaling document for purposes of administration, (ie: Record all components weighed out for use in the preparation of product, on the provided documents). Record final packaged product yields and ensure products are labelled appropriately. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping and safety in the manufacturing areas. Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.