Brewing Raw Materials Operator - Clayville

Signal Hill Products; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SIGNAL HILL PRODUCTS in South Africa seeks a diligent Material Handler to manage receiving, storage, preparation and supply of raw materials, ensuring quality and accurate quantities in a busy production environment.

You will perform 5S housekeeping, assist with stock takes, monitor temperatures, maintain records, follow SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requirements include Matric, basic computer literacy, and ability to learn new systems.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial environment such as milling, agricultural or food production.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, storage, preparation and supply of raw materials to ensure quality and accurate quantities.
• Carry out 5S tasks and support the Manufacturing Excellence program.
• Assist in weekly and month-end stock takes and maintain stock records.
• Monitor process parameters, anomalies, and equipment performance in real time.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and proper handling to prevent contamination.
• Maintain notes on recipe changes and documentation in logs and dashboards.
• Support quality analysis and problem-solving for material-related issues.

Skills

Raw materials handling

Inventory control

Material quality awareness

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Cleaning & housekeeping

Data recording

Problem identification

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Matric Certificate

Job description

Overall Responsibility

Manages the receiving, storage, preparation, and supply of raw materials, ensuring correct quality and quantities, while carrying out cleaning of storage and handling areas and basic maintenance of raw material equipment and systems.

Focus Area 1: Safety & Compliance

• Handle materials safely and follow all storage and handling procedure
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to SHP safety standards
• Report and address risks, spills, or unsafe conditions immediately

Focus Area 2: Manufacturing Excellence

• Ensure efficient handling and usage of raw materials to minimise waste
• Support inventory accuracy and material flow optimisation
• Assist Brewing Process Operator when problem solving and decision-making techniques and principles.
• Carry out 5S tasks as per Pillar design
• Support the team in implementing the Manufacturing excellence program
• Carry out autonomous maintenance (cleaning, Monitor cold room temperature and the scale calibration)
• Assist in conducting the weekly and month end stock taking.
• Ensure the application and adherence to the administration systems and procedures

Focus Area 3: Quality

• Ensure correct materials, quantities, and specifications are supplied to the process
• Prevent contamination through proper handling and storage practices
• Apply basic hygiene and sanitation and adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions.
• Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions. (Expiry date, quality analysis for material receiving from Operations Department)
• Maintain notes regarding recipe (raw material inputs) changes and adjustment additions.
• Assist Process Operators with Quality analysis when needed

Area Focus 4: Problem Solving

• Identify material-related issues such as shortages, damages, or discrepancies
• Escalate and support resolution of stock or supply issues
• Assist in correcting errors to ensure uninterrupted production

Area Focus 5: Process Control & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor key process parameters and equipment performance during operations.
• Identify and respond to deviations or abnormalities in real time.
• Ensure consistent product quality through controlled and stable processes.
• Follow SOPs for productions and modify when required.
• Maintain detailed records of brewing reports (SIC, Logbooks and Dashboards)

Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new systems/programmes
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in an industrial environment (e.g. milling, agricultural, food production, manufacturing, or equivalent)

Key Competencies And Skills

• Raw materials handling & management
• Inventory control & stock accuracy
• Material quality awareness
• Safety awareness & compliance
• Equipment operation (handling & dosing systems)
• Cleaning & housekeeping (material areas)
• Basic maintenance of material handling equipment
• Attention to detail
• Data recording & accuracy
• Problem identification & escalation
• Time management & organisation
• Communication skills
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The incumbent will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level

Job reference code: J1091, J1092, J1093, J1094