The company is looking for a Packing Machine Operator to work in the Operations Department. The ideal candidate has experience in the FMCG industry. The job incumbent will report to the Production Supervisor.Duties:Adhering to and maintaining food safety, health, quality and hygiene standards at all timesAdhering to and implementing standard operating procedures and the quality management systemMitigating food safety and health & safety risks in the factoryPerforming cleaning and sanitation procedures according to standard operating proceduresConducting visual inspections of employees' personal hygiene and factory hygiene standardsPerforming verification checks on all equipment and machineryOperating packing machines and printing machinesCalibrating scales using weightsOperating the X-Ray machine using test piecesConducting visual inspections and verifications on packing machines, X-Ray and printing machinesTaking samples of products for testingPerforming weight tests on product pouchesCompleting necessary paperwork: verification checklists, hygiene checklists, cleaning checklists, weight monitoring sheets, non-conformances, batch preparation sheets, production sheets, rejection sheets, requisition formsReporting production, manufacturing, equipment, machinery, food safety and health & safety deviationsMaintaining all housekeeping standards at all timesProviding reasonable ad-hoc assistance in other departments, as and when neededRequirements:Matric qualificationExperience working in an FMCG environment / food industryKnowledge of the Food Industry and Standards in South Africa (e.g. HACCP, ISO, FSSC)Experience / training in Occupational Health and SafetyTime management skills and the ability to work under pressureExcellent administrative record-keeping and filing (manual / electronic)Punctual, results-oriented, adaptable and able to work in a team environmentMust be willing and able to work shiftsThe company offers market-related remuneration and benefits, based on the successful applicant's experience and qualifications.