Reabetswe Morwe

Hands-on plastics recycling and manufacturing professional with 10+ years of progressive experience across PET recycling, extrusion, production operations, quality control and laboratory supervision. Started in recycling operations and progressed to supervisor, extrusion operator and laboratory leadership roles. Strong practical understanding of plastics processing, production conditions, material quality, troubleshooting, quality checks, team coordination and workplace discipline.

Experienced with extrusion, PET washing/recycling, injection moulding, Sesotec PET-flake testing and production-related quality reporting. Matric-qualified and comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

B2B Laboratory Supervisor - Extrupet

(2023)

Supervise day-to-day laboratory activities supporting PET recycling, production quality and operational decision-making.

• Coordinate testing, results, reporting and communication of quality findings to production and management teams.
• Work closely with production personnel to identify abnormal results, investigate possible process causes and support corrective action.
• Oversee PET flake and recycled-material quality checks, including contamination and colour assessment using laboratory and process knowledge.
• Maintain quality records, reports, housekeeping and 5S practices while supporting consistent turnaround of production results.
• Train and support colleagues and coordinate laboratory activities to meet quality and operational requirements.

Laboratory Assistant / Reliever - Extrupet

(2020 - 2023)

• Performed routine quality-control testing supporting PET recycling and production operations.
• Conducted PET-flake testing and provided production teams with quality results for process monitoring.
• Performed TDS, COD and TSS water testing and assisted with sample preparation, records and investigations.
• Developed practical troubleshooting capability through extensive plastics-processing experience and self-directed technical learning.

Plant Wash Operator → Stores Assistant - Extrupet

(2019 - 2020)

• Worked directly in PET recycling and washing operations, building practical knowledge of material flow, process conditions and product quality.
• Supported stores and material-control activities before moving into laboratory responsibilities.

CNC Operator / Spot-Welding Training - ACROW Racking & Shelving

(2017 - 2019)

• Operated CNC equipment in a manufacturing environment and completed in-company spot-welding training.
• Developed practical manufacturing, equipment and workplace-safety experience.

Extrusion Operator - Extrupet

(2016 - 2017)

• Operated extrusion equipment in PET/plastics processing and developed hands-on understanding of production conditions, machine operation and material quality.

Operator → Supervisor - Makhabisi Recycling

(2015 - 2016)

• Started as a recycling operator and progressed to supervisor through practical performance and workplace experience.
• Coordinated operational activities and supported production requirements and team performance.

National Senior Certificate (Matric) (2013)