Full-Time Manufacturing and Packaging Opportunity at Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands is offering an exciting full-time Assistant Operator opportunity within its Beverages Packaging operations, based onsite in Roodekop. This role is designed for individuals who are reliable, adaptable, and committed to maintaining high production, quality, and safety standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As part of a company where people truly believe in what they do, the Assistant Operator plays a vital role in supporting packaging operations by ensuring production continuity during periods when regular team members are absent or unavailable.

About the Role

The Assistant Operator in Beverages Packaging functions as a Reliever, providing operational support across packaging lines to ensure smooth workflow and uninterrupted production. The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to hygiene, safety, and quality standards.

This position supports the packaging team by operating machinery, monitoring packaging processes, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with inventory control where required. The Assistant Operator must be prepared to work across different packaging lines and shifts based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Operator operates and monitors beverage packaging machinery, including bottling, labelling, sealing, and palletising equipment.

The role ensures that all required packaging materials such as bottles, cans, labels, and cartons are readily available and correctly loaded to avoid production delays.

Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within the packaging area is a critical responsibility, ensuring full compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.

The Assistant Operator conducts routine quality checks to confirm that packaging output meets company specifications and quality requirements.

Any equipment malfunctions, irregularities, or safety hazards must be reported promptly to supervisors to minimise downtime and risk.

The role requires strict adherence to standard operating procedures and full compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations.

The Assistant Operator may assist with inventory control of packaging materials when required, ensuring accurate stock usage and availability.

Support is provided across multiple packaging lines depending on daily operational requirements, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

Collaboration with team members is essential to ensure that daily production targets are achieved efficiently and safely.

Manufacturing and Production Environment

This role operates within a high-volume, fast-paced production environment where accuracy, consistency, and efficiency are essential. The Assistant Operator must be comfortable working with machinery, following technical instructions, and performing repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and quality.

The position requires standing for extended periods and working in an environment with noise, moving machinery, and packaged beverage products. Shift-based work may include weekends and public holidays depending on production schedules.

Skills and Competencies

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality are essential.

The ability to operate basic machinery and follow technical instructions accurately is required.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are necessary.

Flexibility to work across different shifts and packaging lines is required.

Physical fitness is important, as the role involves repetitive tasks and moderate lifting.

A proactive approach to safety, hygiene, and operational standards is expected at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Prior experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment is preferred but not mandatory.

Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute positively to the team.

Performance Expectations

The Assistant Operator is expected to maintain high accuracy and consistency in packaging operations.

Strict adherence to safety, hygiene, and food safety standards is required.

The ability to quickly adapt to different roles and responsibilities during relief periods is essential.

Consistent contribution toward meeting and supporting production targets is expected.

Employment Details

Position: Assistant Operator – Beverages Packaging
Job Requisition ID: JR001593
Company: Tiger Brands
Industry: Manufacturing / Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Type: Onsite
Location: Roodekop, Gauteng
Country: South Africa
Posted: Today

Tiger Brands is committed to employment equity. In line with the company’s employment equity plan and targets, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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