Assistant (Packhouse) at Omnia (Pty) LTD

ROLE IMPACT

• The purpose of the job is to pack completed explosive products in a systematic manner to ensure that they are safe and secure. The incumbent of the position must see to it that boxes are correctly weighed and labelled with the specified information clearly listed

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that finished product is properly packed in boxes in prescribed quantities.
• Ensuring that boxes are weighed and labelled accordingly
• Responsible for packing boxes containing completed units so that they are safe and secure
• Apply good housekeeping principles at all times
• To work safely, conforming to the occupational health and safety act and the explosives act at all times.
• Meet daily production targets.
• Ensure availability and uninterrupted supply of raw materials and components
• Prepares boxes by placing a small amount of glue at the bottom of a box, folding it, and then applies tape to seal the bottom of the box
• Ensuring that the right number of explosives are packed as per product box count.
• Ensure corresponding labels are placed in completed boxes as per product specification.
• Box to be closed, packed and palletised accordingly and wrapped with a shrink wrap.
• When finished product is transferred to the Magazine, ensure that correct transfer documents attached as per procedure

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric

Experience

• Minimum 1 year demonstrated experience in the packaging of explosives and/or accessories.
• Minimum 1 year demonstrated experience applying occupational health and safety standards within an explosive's environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production targets.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Basic arithmetic and counting skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• Ability to follow procedures and work systematically within a manufacturing environment.