Senior Packaging Technician

Recruiter: Scholtz Partners International

Job Ref: Senior packaging Tec..

Date posted: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Location: Bloemfontein , South Africa

Salary: Market related

SUMMARY: Senior Packaging Technician

POSITION INFO: Our client in the agricultural milling industry is seeking a Senior Packaging Technician to oversee and improve packaging processes in Bloemfontein! Location: Bloemfontein, Free State Salary: Market Related Working Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm Start Date: ASAP Essential Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
• Minimum 5 years technical maintenance experience
• Valid driver''''s license and own transport
• MS Office proficiency
• Experience with automated packaging machinery (advantageous)
• Electrical or Maintenance Diploma (advantageous) Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct daily inspections on automated and manual packaging equipment
• Perform fault-finding and breakdown repairs
• Ensure machines operate at optimal efficiency
• Monitor stock levels and order parts when needed
• Attend to after-hours breakdowns
• Coordinate packaging technicians and maintain packaging machinery Core Responsibilities:
• Oversee and improve packaging processes within production environment
• Ensure products packaged efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards
• Set up and maintain packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot packaging issues
• Train junior staff
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and engineering teams
• Optimize packaging performance and reduce waste Essential Skills:
• Resilience and ability to cope with pressure
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Strong prioritization abilities
• Persistent and thorough approach
• Technical maintenance expertise Ready to lead packaging operations in the milling industry? Apply now! Send your CV to: -int.co.za #SeniorPackagingTechnician #PackagingMachinery #Bloemfontein #FreeState #TechnicalMaintenance #ProductionManagement #MillingIndustry #FMCGJobs #SouthAfricaJobs