Overview
Our client within the Packaging Industry is seeking an Auto Platen Operator to join their team.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12/Matric – with Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
- Trade Test will be to your advantage
- 3 years’ experience in Corrugated Environment
- Computer literacy skills
Job Requirements
Control Production
- Review the Shopware
- Set the machine according to the factory card (in the absence of a Best Operating Practice) in conjunction with the Printer Operator
- Ensure each job is checked and meets customer requirements before running it
- Reconcile and complete time sheets, factory cards and Shopware on completion of each order
- Run the machine at the optimum speed to achieve maximum output at the lowest cost and maintain the highest quality standard.
- Do routine QC checks
- Ensure that ISO 9001/2000 Best Practices are adhered to
- Utilise Shopware to feedback and monitor performance against target & fill in ad-hoc maintenance
- Check all dies for wear and tear after each run
- Assist Printer operator when required
Control Stacking
- Ensure that cartons are packed according to specification on a pallet
- Ensure that the presentation is word class standards
- Ensure empty pallets are stored in the correct yellow squares and waste in red squares.
Waste/Non-conforming Product
- All waste or non-conforming products to be isolated in a red square or in the QC hold area.
- Ensure corrective action is taken to remedy any identified quality deviations
- Identify training needs for your department
- Ensure quality check sheets of applicable orders are done.