Website Freedom Stationery
Freedom Stationery is one of South Africa’s largest and most trusted stationery brands that offers a comprehensive, top quality range of school, office and household stationery items that are as durable as they are affordable.
Freedom Stationery is a major South African company that manufactures and supplies a wide range of stationery products for educational, office, and personal use. The company, founded in 1987, has grown into a leading brand known for its affordable and accessible products. The company owns its manufacturing facilities, including a plastics plant acquired in 2000 that produces items like filing sleeves, folders, and rulers.
Key Responsibilities:
Machine Operation & Setup
- Set up and operate the laminating machine based on customer job specifications.
- Conduct first-off sample checks and ensure approval before full production run.
- Ensure machine settings comply with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
- Change raw materials effectively during job changeovers.
Maintenance & Safety
- Perform routine maintenance and report any issues promptly.
- Complete daily checklists and maintain tools and dies safely.
- Ensure machine complies with all health, safety, and ISO9001 standards.
- Actively enforce housekeeping and 5S standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.
Quality Control
- Monitor and adjust machine during production to maintain product quality.
- Work closely with feeders and packers to ensure acceptable quality and quantity.
- Ensure materials used match job requirements and minimize waste.
- Maintain detailed production records and submit accurate reports daily.
Communication & Reporting
- Provide regular feedback to the Supervisor/Foreman on machine performance and any issues.
- Ensure proper handovers between shifts and log incidents in real-time.
- Contribute to SOP development and improvement of quality management systems.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 year’s experience as a Laminating Machine Operator in a printing or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of machine setup, operation, and maintenance.
- Experience with quality systems such as ISO9001 / FSSC22000.
- Machine Setter experience will be an added advantage.
