Lamination Operator

at  Novus Holdings

JOB DESCIPTION

ITB is a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer and part of the Novus Holdings Group. ITB produces an array packaging for the FMCG and food markets. Its products include retail bags, security bags, FFS food packaging, heavy duty sacks and carrier bags which are distributed across South Africa and abroad.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have completed Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent with computer knowledge.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Have a fair knowledge of ISO 9001: 2001 Quality standards.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the plastic industry (packaging.
• At least 1-year experience as a Lamination Machine Operator.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to set up and operate solvent-based and solventless lamination machines within acceptable time frame.
• Strong knowledge of adhesives and solvent for this process.
• Understanding of ratio settings and grammage checks
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2001
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Computer literacy.

• Responsible for pre-make ready such as requesting of job card, ordering adhesives, solvent, and substrates.
• Do a ratio check at the begin of each shift and job change.
• Do a grammage check at the begin of each shift and job change.
• Responsible for the setup of the lamination process by preparing the machine for the next job ensuring that trays and pumps are clean.
• Responsible for loading of coating sleeves specified by the job card while ensuring that adhesives batch numbers are recorded.
• Responsible for setting up of coating stations, ensuring that the coating grammage comply with job card.
• Responsible for ongoing quality control by continuously conducting visual checks on lamination substrate during production for the following specifics: coating weight and lay of adhesive.
• Record all scrap produced on the system.
• Responsible for recording production data.
• Comply with all ITB’s policies including but not limited to Health and Safety, General Workplace policies, Quality and Food Packaging safety and standard operating procedures.