Operator: Process

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The purpose of this position is to operate and monitor processing equipment within the Powder Factory in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring efficient production, product quality, and compliance with food safety, safety, and operational standards.                                                                                                                                   

Operate, monitor, and control plant processes

• Operate processing plant, evaporator, tower, and process equipment according to operating procedure (SOP) Ensure yield and throughput in the process.
• Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating
• Maintain adequate records of key production variables, such as production volume and yield, plant up- and down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as required.
• Manage team to achieve optimum performance and equipment throughput Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.

Ensure quality assurance

• Ensure integrity of raw materials and products
• Communicate directly with laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and
• Sample and test process streams as required by the QA program and procedures Maintain production and QA records.
• Focus on best practices and
• Understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when

Assist with plant maintenance and safety program

• Communicate equipment related problems directly to the maintenance department Perform preventative maintenance activities as
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related

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

Acts with honesty and consistency

Maintains high standards

Achieves Results Effectively

Commitment and motivation

Communicate effectively.