Technical Operator - Labeller

Requirements

• A minimum of OND in Food Science/Technology, Engineering or General Sciences.

• Minimum of 1–3 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.

• Knowledge of bottling/labelling operations and PET packaging.

• Understanding of the financial impact of decisions (material losses, rejects, downtime).

• Ability to build and leverage relationships to improve results.

• Open-minded and willing to experiment and try new things and improvement initiatives.

• Hands-on experience operating roll-fed labellers (SACMI / SIDEL / SIDEL Rollquattro) on PET lines.

• Carries out pre-operation checks, prepares and starts up the labeller (dryer, infeed, label reels, vacuum drum, glue and cutter units) and drives start-up timing as per plan after every production run.

• Operates the labeller within typical control parameters, monitoring label dispensing, cutting, gluing and application to ensure accurate, secure, wrinkle-free labelling and correct eye-mark/label position.

• Performs label-film reel installation, set-up and adjustment, and prepares for and executes changeovers promptly to minimise downtime.

• Reports observed machine deviations and breakdowns to the technical team and ensures they are resolved promptly and permanently; reduces all forms of waste (label film, glue, rejected bottles) in the work area.

• Adheres to GMP/GHK standards on shift, hands over the area with 100% compliance, and executes GMP audits and CAPs as per the planned weekly calendar.

• Understands the monetary impact of label-film, glue and rejected-bottle losses on product and plant profitability; puts Quality First.

• Wears clean uniform with 100% PPE compliance on the shop floor; no jewellery worn in production areas.

• Ensures zero tolerance to drinking/eating on production lines and prompt cleaning of the labelling station and conveyors during shift.