Terminal Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate slitting, rewinding, packing, and warehouse machinery according to production needs and training
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment and follow health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Monitor product quality and ensure customer specifications and order requirements are consistently met
• Maintain production efficiency by identifying and reporting process issues or breakdowns
• Support smooth operations through effective communication and handovers within the team

Requirements

• You have a matric qualification and basic PC skills
• You are comfortable working in a production environment and ideally have technical, mechanical, or electrical understanding
• You hold a valid forklift licence (or are willing to obtain one)
• You are a flexible and proactive team player who can work independently when needed
• You communicate clearly and can react quickly to changing priorities
• This is what we offer to you
• Safety and well-being: We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely.
• A meaningful job: We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.
• Caring for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!
• Additional information
• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by June 17, 2026 . Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
• For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +48 12 39 99 400.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers We are now looking for 2 Terminal Operators to join our team at Germiston, South Africa. This is a temporary, 6-month contract with the possibility to make it permanent. Greetings from your future manager "Welcome to our team in Germiston! We are a hands-on, solution-oriented group that values safety, teamwork, and reliability in everything we do. We are looking for a new colleague who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality results. If you enjoy working with machinery, collaborating with others, and making sure things run smoothly, you will fit right in with us." - Shawn Simons, Terminal Manager

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