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Bottomer Machine Operator

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General Details
Location:
Isipingo Beach, South Suburbs
Advertised By:Agency
Company Name:Job Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Machine Setup & Operation
  1. Set up and operate bottomer machines used to form, fold, glue, and finish the bottoms of paper bags or sacks.
  2. Adjust machine settings such as glue application, folding guides, speed, tension, and print alignment according to job specifications.
  3. Load paper reels, printed tubes, and consumables correctly to avoid misfeeds and waste.
Quality Control
  1. Inspect bags during production for correct dimensions, glue strength, bottom formation, print alignment, and overall product quality.
  2. Conduct routine quality checks per company standards (ISO / FSSC / SANS where applicable).
  3. Reject or correct defective products and report recurring issues to supervisors or maintenance.
Process Monitoring
  1. Monitor machine performance continuously to ensure smooth operation and consistent product output.
  2. Identify machine jams, paper tears, glue issues, or mechanical faults and take corrective action promptly.
  3. Maintain optimal running speeds without compromising quality.
Material & Waste Management
  1. Ensure correct materials (paper grade, glue, ink, cores) are used as per production requirements.
  2. Minimize waste and record scrap levels accurately.
  3. Properly store finished product and label pallets or bundles for traceability.
Maintenance & Machine Care
  1. Perform routine cleaning, blade/glue nozzle checks, lubrication, and minor adjustments.
  2. Report major mechanical or electrical issues to maintenance teams to prevent downtime.
  3. Keep work area clean and organized.
Safety & Compliance
  1. Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) regulations and company safety procedures.
  2. Use PPE correctly and ensure guards, emergency stops, and lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
  3. Maintain a safe working environment free from hazards such as paper dust build-up and exposed moving parts.
Documentation & Reporting
  1. Complete production records, job cards, quality check sheets, and waste logs accurately.
  2. Communicate production status during shift handovers.
  3. Report material shortages, delays, or quality deviations in real time.
Team Coordination
  1. Work closely with helpers, quality inspectors, and shift supervisors to meet production targets.
  2. Provide feedback on process improvements to enhance productivity and product consistency.

REQUIREMENTS
  1. Grade 12
  2. 5+ years experience as a Bottomer Operator within the packaging industry

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