Production Operator L1 at Kimberly-Clark

Your Job 

To operate production equipment in accordance with the required safety, housekeeping , quality and production standards. 

Main responsibilities: 

Safety:

• Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) rules and regulations at all times. (e.g.,10 critical safety rules and three obligations)

Quality:

• Check for visual defects and measure basic parameters to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Take appropriate corrective action
• Make adjustments to the machine on instruction from the Quality Associate
• Report problems outside of incumbent scope to Team Leader

Housekeeping:

• Maintain world class levels of housekeeping according to the 5’s housekeeping standards
• Report all damages or defective equipment as and when damage occurs

Productivity:

• Communicate with outgoing counterpart (hand over)
• Check for housekeeping and safety opportunities
• Prepare and load raw materials and packaging as required on the machine
• Run the machine, monitor and make minor adjustments to machine settings to maintain quality, waste and productivity standards
• Report any major deviations or defects to Team Leader
• Participate in change overs as required
• Participate in changing operational supplies (consumables)
• Provide assistance to Team Leader as instructed
• Record relevant production information in appropriate logbook accurately 

What are we looking for? 

• Minimum Grade 12 or relevant N3.
• A Minimum of 6 months of previous experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to operate effectively in a team would be highly desirable