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Assistant Operator – Beverages Packaging | Tiger Brands

Location: Roodekop, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Department: Beverages Packaging
Reference Number: JR002717
Posted: 12 August 2026
Closing Date: 18 August 2026

About the Opportunity

is recruiting an Assistant Operator – Beverages Packaging to support its production and packaging operations in Roodekop.

The successful candidate will assist the packaging team by stepping into operational roles when employees are absent or unavailable. The position is important for maintaining production continuity, product quality, workplace safety and daily production targets.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Operator may be responsible for:

Operating and monitoring beverage packaging equipment.
Supporting bottling, labelling, sealing and palletising processes.
Ensuring packaging materials are available before and during production.
Loading bottles, cans, labels, cartons and other packaging materials.
Conducting routine checks on packaged products.
Identifying packaging defects and reporting quality concerns.
Keeping the production and packaging area clean and organised.
Following hygiene and food-safety requirements.
Following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Reporting machinery problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
Assisting with packaging-material stock and inventory control.
Supporting different production lines when required.
Working with colleagues to achieve daily production targets.
Maintaining consistent quality and accuracy throughout the shift.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates should have:

A Grade 12 / high school qualification or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow technical and operational instructions.
Basic machinery-operating ability.
Good attention to detail.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to work across different shifts and production lines.
Ability to perform repetitive physical duties.
Ability to handle moderate lifting and remain standing for extended periods.

Experience

Previous experience in manufacturing, FMCG, production or packaging will be advantageous, but the advert indicates that it is preferred rather than mandatory.

Working Conditions

This position is based in a busy beverage packaging and manufacturing environment. Employees may be required to:

Work rotating or different shifts.
Work weekends and public holidays when operationally required.
Stand for extended periods.
Perform repetitive production-related tasks.
Work around machinery and production equipment.
Work in a noisy manufacturing environment.
Follow strict hygiene, food-safety and workplace-safety procedures.

Key Performance Areas

Performance will be assessed through areas such as:

Packaging accuracy and consistency.
Compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
Product-quality standards.
Ability to adapt quickly between packaging roles.
Support for production continuity.
Contribution toward daily production targets.
Proper reporting of equipment faults and safety concerns.

Employment Equity

Tiger Brands states that appointments may give preference to candidates from under-represented designated groups, in line with its employment equity plan and employment equity goals and targets.

About Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands is one of Africa’s major listed FMCG manufacturers, with operations focused on the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of branded food and beverage products.

The company operates a portfolio of well-known consumer brands and offers opportunities across manufacturing, supply chain, operations, commercial and corporate functions.

Job Summary

Position: Assistant Operator – Beverages Packaging
Company: Tiger Brands
Location: Roodekop, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-time
Work Setup: Onsite
Reference: JR002717
Closing Date: 18 August 2026

Important: Applicants should submit their applications before the stated closing date. The vacancy is currently listed as having 5 days left to apply as of 12 August 2026.

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