About this role
Operational
• Conduct the production of the publications business. This involves, but is not limited to, the production/printing processes, collating, paste-up, packing, counting, machinery usage, controlling wastage and raw material usage. • Ensuring production deadlines are met to ensure that distribution is on time. • Alerting the factory manager of equipment and stock items to be purchased as and when the need arises. • Provides various other duties with regards to the production/printing department as and when required. • Liaise with the factory manager regarding printing and publications machinery at the factory and conduct the repairs timeously. • Conduct weekly stock counts over the Factory stock items as directed by the Factory Manager. • Conduct the destruction of obsolete publications as approved by the Factory manager. • Fill out job cards for every printing and collating. • Limit high levels of wastage. • Safeguard company assets and company stock (raw material and finished goods) at all times. • Ensure factory is secure at the end of a shift. • Regular testing and maintenance of the machines. • Accurate counting of print runs, raw materials and dispatch books. • Accurate packing of routes. • Accurate reconciliations and completions of necessary production schedules.
People
• Respect reporting lines and all colleagues. • Record all time and attendance as per the Bio-time system. • Use safety wear as directed and take care of the safety wear. Lock up safety wear when not in use. • Treat machines with care. • Handle raw materials with care.
Compliance, risk and quality
• Comply with company policies and procedures (dress code/uniforms/safety wear, smoke breaks, confidentiality, operational processes etc.) • Compliance with health of safety standards implemented at the Factory. • Be cognizant of fire hazards. Report risks to the Factory Manager.
• Working Experience as a Machine Assistant/Dispatch Assistant