RHS Operator – Production Equipment Specialist

About the role

Join Tetra Pak’s production team in Pinetown to operate the Right Hand Side (RHS) equipment that pallets reels efficiently and on schedule. You will ensure that production runs smoothly, meet quality standards, and support the company’s mission to protect food, people, and the planet.

Key responsibilities

• Follow production safety rules and existing procedures, improving them when needed.
• Execute the production plan, ensuring reels are correctly palletised and consumables are loaded on time.
• Carry out quality checks and maintain all quality parameters throughout the shift.
• Identify and report non‑conformances, raise and close tags, and participate in WCM teams.
• Create and update OPLs and SOPs as required.

Required profile

• Matric (N6) or Technical Diploma.
• High attention to detail and ability to work autonomously under pressure.
• Understanding of WCM and quality parameters.
• Capability to lead a small team and adapt quickly to changes.

Required skills

• High computer literacy, including MS Office and P2.
• Operation of fully automated RHS equipment and HMI interfaces.
• Basic fault‑finding on automated machinery.
• Crane operation and basic rigging.
• Operation of pallet trucks and forklift trucks (FLT).

What we offer

• Opportunities for development and training in a global environment.
• Innovative culture focused on sustainability and inclusion.
• Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.