Product Handler – Mpact Plastics Pinetown
Company: Mpact Plastics
Position: Product Handler
Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Work Type: Part-Time
Employment Equity: Yes
Job Overview
Mpact Plastics Pinetown is currently seeking suitable candidates for the position of Product Handler on a fixed-term, part-time contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are hardworking, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining or building experience within a manufacturing and production environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for handling products directly from production equipment, ensuring that manufactured items meet required quality standards, and preparing products for storage and distribution. The role requires individuals who can work accurately, follow company procedures, maintain a clean working environment, and contribute positively as part of a production team.
As a Product Handler, the employee will play an important role in ensuring that production processes run smoothly by assisting with packing, quality inspections, product labelling, stock control procedures, and general manufacturing duties. Attention to detail is essential, as the role involves checking products for defects, ensuring correct quantities are packed, and reporting any issues immediately to the relevant supervisors.
Key Responsibilities
Product Handling and Packing
The Product Handler will be responsible for managing products as they move from production equipment through to the final packing stage.
Key duties include:
- Handling products from production machines safely and efficiently.
- Packing products according to specified quantities or weight requirements.
- Ensuring all packed products meet company procedures and standards.
- Weighing packages accurately before they are prepared for dispatch.
- Ensuring products are correctly labelled and ready for stock control processes.
- Recording production quantities packed for the specific machine worked on.
The successful candidate must be comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and productivity throughout their shift.
Quality Control Checks
Maintaining product quality is a key part of this position. The Product Handler will assist with identifying and preventing quality issues before products leave the production area.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing visual inspections of manufactured products.
- Conducting quality checks according to company requirements.
- Identifying products that do not meet quality standards.
- Reporting any defective or non-conforming products to the Setter and Quality Control Inspector.
- Assisting with correcting production issues immediately where required.
- Trimming products when necessary to ensure they meet specifications.
A strong eye for detail and commitment to producing quality products are important requirements for this role.
Labelling and Stock Control
The Product Handler will assist with accurate product identification and tracking within the production environment.
Duties include:
- Ensuring products are correctly labelled.
- Scanning products into the stock control system.
- Maintaining accurate production records.
- Ensuring information recorded is correct and completed according to company procedures.
Accuracy in documentation and stock control is important to ensure efficient production and inventory management.
Waste Management and Production Support
The successful candidate will assist with maintaining an organised production area and supporting general manufacturing activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Removing scrap material from the production area.
- Weighing and recording scrap before it is sent for grinding.
- Operating the granulator to process scrap material.
- Assisting with waste removal during colour changes on production equipment.
- Ensuring the work area remains clean, safe, and organised.
- Supporting production teams with additional duties when required.
Good housekeeping practices are essential to maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 qualification is required.
- Numerical skills are preferred.
- Ability to read and write clearly.
- Good attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Willingness to work shifts.
- Previous experience within a plastics manufacturing environment will be an advantage.
Candidates should demonstrate reliability, commitment, and the ability to follow workplace procedures and safety standards.
Skills and Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Hardworking and dependable.
- Able to work accurately under production deadlines.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
- Safety-conscious and responsible.
- Able to follow instructions and company processes.
- Physically capable of performing production and packing duties.
- Willing to learn and adapt within a manufacturing environment.
About the Opportunity
The Product Handler position at Mpact Plastics provides an opportunity for individuals interested in manufacturing operations to gain valuable workplace experience. This role allows employees to develop skills in production handling, quality control, stock management, and industrial processes.
Successful candidates will become part of a production team responsible for ensuring that quality products are manufactured, packed, and prepared according to company standards. The role requires commitment, accuracy, and a positive attitude toward teamwork and operational excellence.
If you have a Grade 12 qualification, strong attention to detail, and are ready to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this fixed-term opportunity at Mpact Plastics Pinetown could be the right fit for you. Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply and become part of a company focused on quality production and continuous improvement.