Swan Plastics Pty Ltd

Swan Plastics Pty Ltd Manufacturers of SABS approved pipe & fittings for the building industry

05/02/2025

Swan Plastics (Pty) Ltd Cato Ridge is looking for a TOOLROOM ASSISTANT to join the Cato Ridge team.
The position requires the following:
a. Experience with operating hand tools and smaller power tools. This includes correct understanding of Allen keys, spanners etc. and which sizes are appropriate for each job.
b. Ability to identify worn or damaged cape screws, nuts, bolts, and threads.
c. Understanding of and experience with moulds, including their parts (inserts, cores, cavities, mould faces etc.) is very important.
d. A responsible and careful attitude towards the job, to ensure no damage is caused to the tooling while working on it.
e. Maintaining a neat and well organised working environment;
f. Good command of English;
g. Good physical health as position requires applicant to be on their feet for majority of the shift; and
h. Reliable transportation.

Position Information:
- Standard shifts will be Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm.
- Overtime applicable as required.
- Wage to be commensurate with experience.

Please submit applications in writing by hand delivery to the offices of Swan Plastics Cato Ridge (marked for the attention of Amanda) or to [email protected]
If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of submission of your application, kindly consider the application unsuccessful. Please do not apply for the position if you do not possess the above skills and work experience.

29/04/2024

Swan Plastics (Pty) Ltd is looking for qualified PVC pipe Machine Operators in its Extrusion Department to join the Cato Ridge team. Operators will be responsible for inter alia operating extrusion lines, setting dies, achieving and maintaining production line requirements and overseeing machine minder staff.
The position requires the following:
1. Experience required:
a. No less than 2 years of machine operating experience in a PVC extrusion environment;
b. Management experience is a bonus.

2. Personal attributes
a. Ability to work independently;
b. Maintaining a neat and tidy working environment;
c. Ability to get the most out of supporting staff;
d. Basic maths literacy is required.

3. Other:
a. Availability to work 12 hours shifts, rotating.

Position Information:
- Standard shifts will be Monday to Friday.
- The hours are in line with applicable company shift pattern: x5 twelve-hour shifts 6am to 6pm, and 6pm to 6am. Shift will rotate one week day shift and one week night shift.
- Wage: weekly wage will be paid in accordance with the Plastic Converters Association grade rates.

Please submit applications in writing by hand delivery to the offices of Swan Plastics Cato Ridge (marked for the attention of Amanda) or to [email protected]
If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of submission of your application, kindly consider the application unsuccessful. Please do not apply for the position if you do not possess the above skills and work experience.

Thank you

15/03/2024

Swan Plastics (Pty) Ltd Cato Ridge is looking for an ASSEMBLY SUPERVISOR to join the Cato Ridge team. This person will be responsible for inter alia managing the assembly staff and ensuring an effective assembly process.
The position requires the following:
Personal attributes required
a. Ability to work meticulously;
b. Maintaining a neat and well organised working environment;
c. Ability to get the most out of supporting staff;
d. An eye for detail to ensure stations are operating effectively and accurately;
e. Good management of people;
f. Mathematical literacy (to complete and follow output targets and efficiencies)
g. Good command of the English language;
h. Good physical health as position requires applicant to be on their feet for majority of the shift; and
i. Reliable transportation.

Position Information:
- Standard shifts will be Monday to Friday, 7am – 5pm.
- Salary to be commensurate with experience.
- Position is supervisory level.

Please submit applications in writing by hand delivery to the offices of Swan Plastics Cato Ridge (marked for the attention of Amanda) or to [email protected]
If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of submission of your application, kindly consider the application unsuccessful. Please do not apply for the position if you do not possess the above skills and work experience.

Thank you

15/09/2023

Swan Plastics is hiring a Production Planner for its Injection Moulding and Extrusion Operations at its Cato Ridge facility. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday. To be considered, you must have previous experience as a production planner in a manufacturing environment, and experience in injection moulding will be an advantage. Candidate must also have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. If this sounds like you, please send your CV to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our UG Polydrain range is now SABS approved. These PP fittings are the best on the market and now, with SABS approval, t...
14/04/2023

Our UG Polydrain range is now SABS approved. These PP fittings are the best on the market and now, with SABS approval, they are the right choice for the discerning buyer.

14/04/2023

Swan Plastics (Pty) Ltd Cato Ridge is looking for a Machine Operator in the Extrusion Department to join the Cato Ridge team. This person will be responsible for operating pipe extrusion lines, setting dies, achieving and maintaining production requirements and overseeing machine minder staff.
The position requires the following:
1. Experience required:
a. No less than 2 years of machine operating experience in a PVC extrusion environment;
b. Management experience is a bonus.

2. Personal attributes
a. Ability to work independently;
b. Maintaining a neat and tidy working environment;
c. Ability to get the most out of supporting staff;
d. An eye for detail in order to ensure quality of pipe is maintained.

3. Other:
a. Availability to work 12 hours shifts, rotating.

Please submit applications in writing by hand delivery to the offices of Swan Plastics Cato Ridge (marked for the attention of Amanda) or to [email protected]
If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of submission of your application, kindly consider the application unsuccessful. Please do not apply for the position if you do not possess the above skills and work experience.

Thank you

20/03/2023

Swan Plastics (Pty) Ltd is looking for a DISPATCH MANAGER to join its Prospecton operation.

Requirements for the position:
1. Candidate must have experience in warehousing, dispatch, and team management.
2. Must possess strong leadership capabilities.
3. Must be able to work under pressure.

The prospective dispatch manager will be required to perform the below tasks:
- Implement the load plan for each day in an effective manner. A large portion of this KPI will be strict oversight of staff and allocation of functions to the dispatch team.
- Oversee the storage of manufactured product within the yard and fittings warehouse. This will require yard planning and maintenance.
- Planning the travel routes and order of offload points based on the type of load and locations.
- Liaison with sales staff as required. Particularly in relation to potential reasons for delays and any stock shortages on the load planned.
- Manage our local fleet in terms of sign off of local mileage travelled, monitor GPS tracking, as well as to ensure maintenance/service schedules are followed.

The remuneration payable will be market-related and commensurate with experience of the applicant.

Kindly submit CVs to [email protected]

Address

Ebuhleni Industrial Park, 51 Old Main Road
Durban
3680

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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