Paper products machine operators
Paper products machine operators operate and monitor machines which produce boxes, envelopes, bags and other goods from paper, paperboard, cardboard and similar materials.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Paper products machine operators - from R8 902 to R53 545 per month - 2026.
- A Paper products machine operators typically earns between R8 902 and R19 718 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R9 389 and R20 623 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Operating and monitoring machines which glue paper to cardboard, cut it to the required length or cut and crease cardboard or paperboard to form box blanks
- Operating and monitoring pressing machines which form drinking cups or other containers from paper, paperboard or cardboard
- Operating and monitoring machines which cut, fold and glue paper to make envelopes and paper bags, or which form bags from other similar materials
