Dairy Machine Operator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment to achieve daily production targets
• Perform machine start-ups, changeovers and shutdowns in line with best practices
• Conduct first-line maintenance and fault-finding on packaging machines
• Ensure compliance with cleaning procedures, including Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards
• Maintain product quality in accordance with specifications
• Minimise downtime through proactive process monitoring and problem solving
• Accurately complete operational documentation and utilise computer programmes where required.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• N3 Certificate OR a National Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging Operations

Knowledge Requirements

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• HACCP and Health & Safety standards
• Process, product and packaging specifications
• Machine operation best practices (start-up, changeover, shutdown)
• Clean-in-Place (CIP) principles and procedures

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to prepare and start up equipment
• Proficiency in machine changeovers and basic maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
• Basic mechanical and technical skills
• Numerical and mathematical competence
• Basic computer literacy
• Continuous process monitoring mindset
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Work Location: In person