Machine Operator Preform (Preform 2) at The Beverage Company

Job Overview

• Running high-speed injection moulding machines to convert PET resin into high-quality preforms for bottling lines. The role includes monitoring machine parameters, performing quality checks, executing changeovers, autonomous maintenance, and ensuring zero harm and zero defects.

Job Purpose

• To safely and efficiently operate the preform injection moulding line according to work instructions, achieving daily production targets while maintaining world-class quality, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

• Operate and monitor preform injection moulding machines per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs/Work Instructions).
• Load correct PET resin, masterbatch, and additives; monitor dryer, hopper levels, and material feed.
• Perform hourly quality checks (preform weight, length, gate, wall thickness, defects, crystallinity) using calibrated gauges and destructive/non-destructive tests.
• Execute colour/size changeovers, mould changes, and start-up/shutdown procedures.
• Carry out Level 1-2 Autonomous Maintenance (Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Tightening – CLIT) and basic fault finding.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards and clean machine & surrounding area at shift start/end.
• Report all deviations, downtime, scrap, and safety incidents immediately.
• Adhere strictly to SHEQ, food safety (FSSC 22000), and statutory requirements.

Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols in utility operations, including handlingof hazardous materials like CO2. Conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with local regulations (e.g., OSHA equivalents), and participate in audits.
• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices). Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety. Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
• Certificate in Injection Moulding, Plastics Technology, or N2/N3 Mechanical/Electrical (advantage).
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience as Machine Operator in PET preform or injection moulding environment (Twizza & CCBSA benchmark).
• Computer literacy for production data entry.

Key Qualities

• Strong safety mindset and understanding of Lock-Out/Tag-Out.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform precise quality measurements.
• Basic fault-finding and problem-solving (5-Why).
• Team player with good communication and shift-handover discipline.
• Physical fitness and ability to work rotating shifts
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Deadline:31st March,2026