Production Worker
A well-established factory operation is looking for an experienced Production Worker to join the team in Vereeniging. You will need a level head, sound judgement, and a strong sense of ownership.
You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team in a professional setting. Strong performers can expect clear paths to greater responsibility. The team values honesty, hard work, and treating every customer with respect. If you are the right person for this role, apply without hesitation.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process quality checks by inspecting products for defects, dimensional accuracy, and visual appearance at specified intervals.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workstation by cleaning machinery, disposing of waste, and returning tools to storage after each shift.
- Set up workstations with required materials, tools, and components at the start of each shift to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Assemble products or components on the production line following work instructions, achieving daily output targets while maintaining quality standards.
- Record production data including output quantities, downtime, and quality check results on daily production sheets.
- Move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods between workstations and storage areas using trolleys or pallet jacks.
- Operate production machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures, ensuring safe and efficient operation at all times.
Requirements
- Good attention to detail to identify product defects and quality issues during in-process checks.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment by following all safety rules and wearing prescribed protective equipment.
- Physical fitness and ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and work in a noisy or temperature-controlled environment.
- Willingness to work shifts including night shift, weekends, and public holidays as required by production schedules.
- Basic numeracy and literacy to read work instructions, complete production records, and understand safety signage.
