Packaging Technician

Packaging Technician required in Citrusdal.

Our client, a well-established company in the agri-processing / packaging sector is seeking a Packaging Technician to oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance within a production and packaging environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring optimal machinery performance, minimal downtime, and effective people management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on production and packaging machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
• Reduce material waste through continuous optimisation of machinery performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage and minimise downtime across production and packaging operations.
• Supervise, support, and guide departmental staff, ensuring effective team performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, safe work procedures, and food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment at all times.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Relevant post-school qualification or equivalent practical experience (advantageous).
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with proven hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in an industrial, processing, or packaging environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a young management structure and lead a large operational team.