Laminator Assistant Operator
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Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day.
And we need people like you to make it happen.
We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of for food people and the planet.
Job Summary
- To produce as per given methods following WCM methods and quality parameters
- Maintain the machine as per AM
- To carry out the production of packaging material on the Laminator machine
- Manage the machine according to the production plan and quality control procedures
- To operate the foil unwinder
What you will do
- Follow production safety rules.
- Work according to existing procedures/standards. Continuously improve these procedures/standards as required.
- Ensure that production is carried out according to the production plan.
- Ensure that all quality parameters are continuously met and carry out all quality checks as required.
- Monitor and control quality and ensure that defect waste is eliminated.
- Ensure that setups are performed efficiently with minimal waste.
- Operate the foil unwinder to ensure zero stops.
- Communicate any non-conformances to the Laminator Operator
- Identify anomalies and raise tags.
- Remove tags by correcting anomalies.
- Participate in WCM teams.
- Create OPLs and SOPs
We believe you have
- High attention to detail
- Understanding of Laminating/coating process
- Understanding of polymer extrusion process
- Able to perform tasks autonomously.
- Understanding of WCM
- Understanding of Quality Parameters
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Ability to be agile and respond rapidly to changes
Minimum Education
- Matric and N6 Technical Diploma
- Technical Education to follow basic Tetra Pak work routines and standards.
Key Outputs and Measurements
- Coating defect waste
- Coating process waste
- EE
- MTBI
- AM Team progression
- Ensure 5S is maintained on the laminator foil unwinder and associated areas
- High computer literacy including MSOffice DEMAS P2
- Ability to understand and operate an HMI.
- Basic operational fault finding
- Crane operating and basic rigging.
- Operate pallet truck.
- Competencies as indicated by the Tetra Pak Global Competency matrix and Tetra Pak AM Skills matrix which may be updated from time to time.
Job Level
K
We Offer You
- A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
- A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
- An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at job posting expires on 12th May 2026.
Diversity equity and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference celebrate people for who they are and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company working closely with our customers and suppliers to provide safe food.
