Quality Operator (Fixed Term Contract)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS:

• Product Inspection & Grading – Inspect final products at roll stations/tables, ensuring correct grading using the D365 system and identifying common defects like knife lines, missing tufts, poor mending, and streaks.
• Material Repair & Cutting – Repair material defects and cut products to the required length or according to seaming plans to meet customer requirements.
• Rolling & Packaging – Monitor roll widths, handle splitting and trimming, re-roll inspected products, load cores and core bungs, staple carpets, and wrap products correctly.
• Waste Management & Housekeeping – Remove waste materials, ensure cleanliness in the inspection area, recycle cores, and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Communication & Compliance – Escalate machine issues or product irregularities, follow company regulations, adhere to safety requirements, and carry out any reasonable instructions from supervisors

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Forklift licence will be advantage
• Proficient in MS Office applications 
• Good Communication skills 
• Must have good product knowledge and grading experience. 
• Experience in repairing material. 
• Attention to detail

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR:

• Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
• Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application