Den Blanken Machine Operator at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Job Purpose

As a Den Blanken Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating the Den Blanken Machine. Responsible to produce product conforming to the required specification. You are also responsible for operating within the GSK safety standard whilst producing safe quality product for the customer and consumers. You are expected to perform and achieve individual set production target, whilst also support the team in delivering the team target for the Grand Pa wrappers packing area.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Operates Den Blanken machine to achieve production targets against the production schedule including weight adjustments, changing of wrapper paper and typewriter rolls
• Performs minor adjustments to the Den Blanken machines e.g., set roll tension, clean pinchers, lubricate where necessary and set eye mark where applicable
• Strips machine and re-assemble during wet cleans
• Operates shrink wrapper and packs product into shippers when required
• Alerts setter or fitter to correct any machine problems timeously
• Fills powder into machine when required
• Processes product as per specified procedures and complete documentation as required
• Performs daily balance checks as per SOP
• Carries out in-process fill mass checks and completes documentation accordingly
• Complies with EHS SOP’s
• Complies with regulations pertaining to dress code and safety equipment
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and projects
• Supports new ways of working as implemented through GPS
• Completes regular ZAP’s & ZDP’s and ensures workstation is 5S compliant
• Carries out other general and process-specific duties required by line management or relevant SOP’s

Basic Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Possess technical / mechanical aptitude (Potential)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure to deadline
• Ability to work overtime and shift work when required