Slitter Assistant

3 days ago


Pinetown, South Africa Tetra Pak Full time

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's 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 carry out the production of packaging material on the Slitting Machine according to the production plan and quality control procedures

**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 finishing quality and ensure that defect waste is eliminated

Ensure that setups are performed efficiently with mínimal waste

Identify and remove defects

Identify unmarked defects

Communicate any non-conformances to the Slitter 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 slitting 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

N6 Technical Diploma

Equivalent Technical education to follow basic Tetra Pak work routines and standards.

**Key Outputs and Measurements**:
Finishing defect waste

EE

MTBI

AM Team progression

Ensure 5S is maintained on the Slitter and associated areas

Efficiently performs routine production tasks as per established procedures

Good quality output as per established norm Learn WCM and AM skills to build sustainable performance in future

**Key Relationships**:
Production/Process Managers,

Production/Process Associates,

Production Process Experts,

Lead Operators,

Shift Leaders, colleagues in other functions in the factory

**Job Type**:

- Operations

**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

This job posting expires on** 25th September 2025**
- 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._