ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYEE WORKLOADS USING THE WORKLOAD ANALYSIS (WLA) METHOD ON MULTI-LINE NON-FOLDING PACKAGING WORKSTATION PT MARIMAS PUTERA KENCANA

Abstract

Abstract

PT Marimas Putera Kencana is a company specializing in the production of food and beverages, with
its primary product being powdered drinks. The company operates a multi-line non-folding packaging
work station, which is deemed less efficient compared to a multi-line folding machine. This workstation
faces challenges related to labor efficiency, particularly during break hours, as the machine continues
to operate without pausing production. Consequently, an assessment of the operators' workload was
conducted to determine the optimal number of operators required. This study focuses on the workload
measurement of the morning shift at the multi-line non-folding packaging work station, operating for
an effective duration of 7 hours. The Workload Analysis (WLA) method was employed for this purpose.
The data processing in this research included tests for data uniformity and adequacy, total production
output, working hours, performance ratings, and operator allowances. The results of the calculations
revealed that the operators' workload was 149,964%, indicating a significant excess over the maximum
acceptable limit of 100%. Based on this workload value, it was determined that the optimal number of
operators required is two.

Keywords: employee optimization, workload, Workload Analysis (WLA)