Operator

Job Advert Summary

To operate and monitor processing equipment in the Processing Factory in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring safe, efficient and consistent production while maintaining required quality and food safety standards.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Operate, monitor and control plant processes
- Operate processing equipment in line with standard operating procedure (SOP)
- Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs
- Maintain adequate records of key production variables, such as: production volume & yield, plant up- and down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as required
- Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
- Monitor usage and inventories of process chemicals and supplies & minimize loss on machines
- Ensure quality assurance
- Ensure integrity of raw materials and product
- Maintain production records
- Understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required
- Assist with plant maintenance and safety program
- Communicate equipment related problems directly to the maintenance department
- Perform preventative maintenance activities as required
- Conduct cleaning in place (CIP) and prepare equipment for sanitation
- Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues

-Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
- Tertiary qualification in Food Science / Operations / Quality Management advantageous
- Business English: Fluent
- 2-5yrs relevant experience (FMCG/Food Production) in applying job related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level
- Machine Operation knowledge or experience
- Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Achieves Results Effectively
Acts with honesty and consistency
Commitment and motivation