Waste Controller

Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work

Location: Brits

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Mpact Plastic Containers (MPC) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, sustainable plastic packaging solutions in South Africa. As part of the Mpact Group, we are committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and providing our customers with durable and cost-effective container solutions. We foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. We value integrity, accountability, and excellence in everything we do. Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we strive to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment where they can grow and thrive.

Joining Mpact Plastic Containers Castleview means becoming part of a company that is dedicated to delivering superior products while upholding strong values of sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction. To ensure the efficient and effective production of injection moulded products on the shift by effectively controlling all production resources utilized in order to achieve the production and quality targets set, while ensuring that SHEQ standards are maintained.

We are excited to invite a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Waste Controller. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling production waste generated during the manufacturing process, ensuring accurate waste segregation, recording, and disposal in line with company procedures and environmental standards. You will track waste volumes, conduct routine inspections, identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve recycling initiatives, report any deviations or non-conformances, and maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment at all times.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and controlling waste management processes while contributing across various key areas, including:

• waste control,
• Safety, as well as SHEQ and Food Safety requirements where applicable.

The role involves maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, coordinating waste collection and recycling activities, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance, while demonstrating strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Matric with Maths, Tech Maths or Maths Literacy (50% )
• 1–3 years’ experience of working in Injection Moulding manufacturing environment.