70 Production Operator jobs in South Africa

We are seeking a skilled
Production Line Machine Operator
to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operating Equipment
  : Manage machines and equipment along the production line, ensuring proper functionality.
• Monitoring Process: S
  upervise operations to detect and troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Quality Control
  : Inspecting finished products to make sure they meet specifications and standards.
• Maintaining Machines
  : Performing routine maintenance and reporting faults or breakdowns.
• Assembly Work
  : Assemble parts and contribute directly to the repair process.
• Following Safety Protocols
  : Adhering to workplace safety rules and keeping the environment hazard-free.
• Record Keeping
  : Documenting production data, machine performance, or any incidents.
• Experience in a Bearing environment will be an advantage

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Technical or vocational training in machinery operation or a related field is a plus.
• Previous experience as a machine operator or in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of machine operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, or schematics.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and quality control standards in a production setting.
• Basic math and computer skills for recording production data.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with team members and supervisors.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new machinery and processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Strength to lift and move materials or products as required (typically up to 50 lbs).
• Comfortable working in environments with noise, heat, or cold, depending on the industry.

Package & Remuneration

• Contract:
  Immediately - June 2026 Months
• Salary:
  R55 per hour
• Location: Jet Park Gauteng

Only applicants that meet the minimum requirements will be considered

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Overview
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit

Responsibilities
Job Overview:
The purpose of a Production Operator in bread making is to ensure the efficient, safe, and consistent production of high-quality bread products by operating machinery, following recipes and production schedules and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.

• Sort product by categories for different batches
• Ensure all packaging, damages, stock processes are followed (SOPs)
• Communication with supervisors regarding an issue on shift
• Record each batch number correctly per ingredient on the mixing sheet
• Adhere to food safety regulations to minimise risk to the product

Qualifications

• Minimum: NQF 4 or Grade 12 or similar relevant qualification
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

OBJECTIVE

Perform welding operations for the production of pivot irrigation pipes, including welding pipe flanges, truss angle brackets, and other components. Ensure accurate setup and high-quality welds in line with Work Order specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). Operate both semi-automated and hand-held welding equipment to produce consistent, defect-free welds while maintaining safe work practices, good housekeeping, and adherence to production targets.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Welding Operations:

• Review daily Work Orders to confirm part numbers, pipe lengths, and quantities.
• Set up and operate welding equipment (manual and semi-automated) to complete assigned jobs on time.
• Follow WPS, Bill of Materials (BOM), and welding parameter guides to ensure correct settings and procedures.
• Prepare all components—such as flanges, brackets, and couplers—by cleaning and positioning them correctly before welding.
• Operate the laser cutting machine to drill holes for couplers and sprinkler outlets as specified.
• Inspect and verify all welds for size, alignment, and quality before moving work to the next stage.
• Troubleshoot common weld issues (e.g., pinholes, porosity, seam misalignment) and correct defects during the same shift whenever possible.

Quality
Control and Inspection:

• Maintain high-quality standards and achieve at least a 95% pass rate during internal quality checks.
• Inspect weld seams, flange alignments, and pipe dimensions to ensure they meet visual inspection criteria.
• Work with quality inspectors for timely approval of all welded components and complete required paperwork accurately.
• Prevent any components from moving to the next production stage without full inspection and sign-off.

Continuous Improvement:

• Suggest ideas to improve welding processes, reduce rework, or enhance product quality.
• Participate in training and skills development sessions to improve welding techniques and stay current with safety standards.

General/Productivity:

• Meet daily production targets and aim for a minimum of 85% work effectiveness.
• Minimize idle time by communicating with the Team Leader for reassignment once primary tasks are complete.
• Be available to work overtime when required to meet production schedules.

Safety, Maintenance, and Reporting:

• Use personal protective equipment such as welding helmets, gloves, jackets, and safety glasses at all times.
• Inspect welding equipment before use and perform basic maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures during machine adjustments or repairs.
• Keep the welding area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Complete Daily Production Reports and record all welding activities, equipment conditions, and issues encountered.

Dependence
: Reporting to the Manufacturing Team Leader

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education level:
A minimum of Grade 12/Matric is required, with additional certification in welding technology, or a related field being advantageous.

Experience
: Minimum 3 years' welding experience in a manufacturing environment (pipeline, structural, or similar). Proficiency in semi-automated and manual welding techniques, including operation of laser cutting machines. Ability to read engineering drawings and welding symbols.

Minimum Remuneration:
R92.57

PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

Accountable for specialist outputs and initiating changes in policies, procedures, standards and services within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter-related functional processes.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to enable achievement of Production targets, within area of responsibility, through effectively executing on production activities and ensuring adherence to an operational and financial framework of practices, processes, standards and controls

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Actively engage at regional level in the End-to-End Sales and Operational Planning Process

• Contribute to the Material Planning process as well as the execution of the Material Plan for region of responsibility
• Ensure that the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule is aligned to ensure delivery in line with customer requirements
• Work in conjunction with the Production Manager to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements, cost, quality and time parameters
• Produce / Manufacture Product
• Monitor the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule to ensure timeous product delivery to customers.
• Execute on the entire end to end Production/Manufacturing process for relevant region
• Infrastructure Maintenance

• Ensure that all Infrastructure are maintained to ensure optimal capacity usage and availability

• SHERQ framework, initiatives and communications

• Assist with monitoring SHERQ Compliance in region of responsibility

• General Business, Financial and People Management
• Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls
• Control cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-compliance

• Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership

• Adherence to the health, safety, food and environmental standards

• Staff shall adhere to all Food Safety Policies and PRPs and shall adhere to and enforce all food safety requirements at all times

• Staff shall adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and PRPs and shall adhere to and enforce all Health and Safety requirements at all times
• Visitor and Contractor Policy staff shall ensure that visitors or contractors entering the facility are signed in, escorted and wear PPE, are aware of the hygiene policies and do not smoke, eat or drink inside the facility
• Code of Practice staff shall maintain high levels of personal hygiene in accordance with the code of conduct
• Handwashing Procedure Ensuring staff are cleaning and sanitizing hands efficiently before handling the product.
• Physical Contamination Control Policy and Procedure Staff shall be aware of the potential of physical product contamination. Staff is aware of control measures to prevent physical contamination.
• Safety, Health and Environment Policy Staff take reasonable measures to ensure health and safety hazards do not occur. Should an accident occur, staff shall be aware of the procedure of reporting the incident.
• First Aid Policy Staff are aware of the first aider on site. Staff is trained to report injuries and illness to supervisors/first aiders.
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
• Maintains expected performance standards
• Enforce compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements
• Enforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practices
• Attend Training and enforce learnings from the training for Quality, Food Safety and Health & Safety that been prescribed for them
• Be vigilant of food defense and food fraud risks
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the work environment
• Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Production Management or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
• Leadership Capability (TLDP)
• Up to 4 years experience (Supervisory) Supervisory; FMCG (bottling preferred)
• MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail

PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

Accountable for specialist outputs and initiating changes in policies, procedures, standards and services within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter-related functional processes.

Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to enable achievement of Production targets, within area of responsibility, through effectively executing on production activities and ensuring adherence to an operational and financial framework of practices, processes, standards and controls

Key Accountabilities And Outputs
Actively engage at regional level in the End-to-End Sales and Operational Planning Process

• Contribute to the Material Planning process as well as the execution of the Material Plan for region of responsibility
• Ensure that the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule is aligned to ensure delivery in line with customer requirements
• Work in conjunction with the Production Manager to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements, cost, quality and time parameters
• Produce / Manufacture Product
• Monitor the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule to ensure timeous product delivery to customers.
• Execute on the entire end to end Production/Manufacturing process for relevant region
• Infrastructure Maintenance
• Ensure that all Infrastructure are maintained to ensure optimal capacity usage and availability
• SHERQ framework, initiatives and communications
• Assist with monitoring SHERQ Compliance in region of responsibility
• General Business, Financial and People Management
• Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls
• Control cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-compliance
• Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership
• Adherence to the health, safety, food and environmental standards
• Staff shall adhere to all Food Safety Policies and PRP's and shall adhere to and enforce all food safety requirements at all times
• Staff shall adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and PRP's and shall adhere to and enforce all Health and Safety requirements at all times
• Visitor and Contractor Policy - staff shall ensure that visitors or contractors entering the facility are signed in, escorted and wear PPE, are aware of the hygiene policies and do not smoke, eat or drink inside the facility
• Code of Practice - staff shall maintain high levels of personal hygiene in accordance with the code of conduct
• Handwashing Procedure - Ensuring staff are cleaning and sanitizing hands efficiently before handling the product.
• Physical Contamination Control Policy and Procedure - Staff shall be aware of the potential of physical product contamination. Staff is aware of control measures to prevent physical contamination.
• Safety, Health and Environment Policy - Staff take reasonable measures to ensure health and safety hazards do not occur. Should an accident occur, staff shall be aware of the procedure of reporting the incident.
• First Aid Policy - Staff are aware of the first aider on site. Staff is trained to report injuries and illness to supervisors/first aiders.
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
• Maintains expected performance standards
• Enforce compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements
• Enforce GMP's and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practices
• Attend Training and enforce learnings from the training for Quality, Food Safety and Health & Safety that been prescribed for them
• Be vigilant of food defense and food fraud risks
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the work environment
• Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Production Management or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
• Leadership Capability (TLDP)
• Up to 4 years' experience (Supervisory) Supervisory; FMCG (bottling preferred)
• MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail

We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Factory Worker to support day-to-day operations in our manufacturing facility. You'll help keep production moving by packing, boxing, labelling, stock count, doing factory maintenance and cleaning, and assisting with general ad-hoc tasks as needed.

What you'll need

• Matric (Grade 12) preferred
• 6–12 months' experience in a factory/warehouse/retail back-of-house environment an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions/SOPs
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented
• Comfortable with basic record-keeping (paper or tablet)

Hours & employment details

• Full-time: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (1-hour lunch)
• Employment: Permanent, with 3-month probation
• Compensation: R5,000 per month during probation; negotiable after successful probation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R5 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Machine Operator

1. Location: Ibhayi
2. Industry: FMCG Manufacturing
3. Qualification: Minimum N4 Mechanical

Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturing company, is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join their production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, hands-on technical ability, and a proactive approach to ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe machine operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain production machinery and equipment.

• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address mechanical faults or irregularities.

• Perform setup, changeovers, and basic maintenance on machines.

• Ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently met.

• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.

• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to optimize efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum N4 Mechanical qualification (essential).

• At least 2–3 years’ experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or FMCG environment .

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of production line processes and safety procedures.

• Willingness to work shifts or overtime when required.

• Operate machinery and production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance during production and make necessary adjustments.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure machines are in proper working condition.
• Report any mechanical issues or malfunctions to the maintenance department immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization around workstations.
• Ensure all production output meets quality standards and company specifications.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in machine setup and calibration when required.
• Record production data accurately, including output, downtime, and maintenance logs.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production targets.

• 24 years proven experience as a Machine Operator in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic mechanical and technical understanding of machinery operations.
• Ability to read and interpret production instructions and technical manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or overtime when required.

Machine Operator (x2) – Packaging Department

Location: Parow

The role of the Machine Operator in the Packaging Department involves ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures are followed during the production of various products. The individual will be responsible for adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the production facility and will report to the Fill and Pack supervisors. The ability to work independently while maintaining high standards is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning of Workstation and Machinery:

• Perform thorough cleaning of machinery following established procedures.

2. Machine Setup and Changeover:

• Assemble and operate machines correctly and efficiently to minimise wastage and product loss.

• Ensure appropriate change parts are used for each pack size as specified in the filling and packing documents.

• Verify the condition of machine components and report any maintenance requirements.

3. Bulk Handling and Control:

• Handle bulk materials in compliance with GMP requirements.

• Maintain and verify correct fill volumes according to quality standards.

• Ensure balance verification for each pack size being filled.

4. Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Complete all in-process documentation accurately.

• Reconcile job documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

5. Performance Indicators:

• Meeting product delivery deadlines according to planned schedules.

• Ensuring high Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).

• Minimising customer complaints related to delivered units.

• Maintaining high standards of hygiene to prevent environmental failures.

• Demonstrating reliability through good attendance.

• Upholding personal values and positive workplace behaviour.

Skills & Competencies:

• Assertiveness and initiative.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Good hand-eye coordination and speed.

• Ability to work accurately with small components.

• Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent with Mathematics.

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

• At least one year of experience as a Machine Operator.