Chip Screen Operator — Safe, Efficient Plant Ops

Sappi; Mandeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading leave benefits

Learning and development programmes

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Sappi is seeking an Operator: Chip Screen to ensure quality chips for the NSSC digester and maintain plant efficiency. You will inspect equipment, operate the chip screen, assist with knife changes, and support maintenance tasks in a safety-conscious environment.

Key requirements include a Matric and/or relevant NQF Level 4, at least 1 year of plant operations experience, and basic computer literacy (MS Office). The role offers exposure to a global organisation and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Matric and/or relevant NQF Level 4 qualification required.
• Minimum 1 year plant operations experience.
• Computer literate (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Conducts plant inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Operates chip screen and transports materials as required.
• Assists with knife changes and maintenance tasks to support production.

Skills

Plant operations experience

MS Office

Education

Matric/N3 Pulp & Paper Cert

NQF Level 4

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sappi is seeking an Operator: Chip Screen to ensure quality chips for the NSSC digester and maintain plant efficiency. You will inspect equipment, operate the chip screen, assist with knife changes, and support maintenance tasks in a safety-conscious environment.

Key requirements include a Matric and/or relevant NQF Level 4, at least 1 year of plant operations experience, and basic computer literacy (MS Office). The role offers exposure to a global organisation and opportunities for development.