Basic Operator at RCL Foods

• The purpose of this role is to safely operate, set up and maintain allocated equipment in the packing hall in order to ensure efficiently packed finished products, according to production requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

• N3 NQF Level 3 Matric M/S 1 years’ experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Performs the pre-start inspection, start up and shut down on all related machinery as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Obtains materials from storage areas as soon as pre-determined low levels are reached and notifies the relevant personnel if material is not available.
• Assists Line Operator at end of production order and ensures that stock recon is done for packaging and returned to warehouse
• Ensures that machinery and equipment in area of responsibility is operated, maintained and changed over efficiently as per SOP.
• Makes adjustments to settings of equipment as per SOP.
• Performs Autonomous Maintenance tasks up to and including AM Step 3 Activities.
• Escalates any issues on the line needing attention to Line Operator or Production Shift Manager.
• Initiates first level of problem solving (e.g. 5 Why) using structured problem-solving techniques and proposes continuous improvements.
• Adheres to Company emergency procedures, safety rules and regulations and eliminates potential SHE hazards in work area.
• Conducts visual quality checks of process material, and finished products as per quality standard, records findings and takes appropriate action when parameters are exceeded (e.g. stops the line and adjust)

Deadline:24th April,2026