Junior Industrial Operator - VKB Grain, Douglas

VKB Agriculture; Douglas; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The VKB Group is seeking a dedicated team member to manage diverse tasks within grain handling and storage. The role focuses on monitoring grain flow, operating conveyors and silos, and ensuring fumigation and safety compliance across operations.

Applicants should have Grade 12 or NQF 4 and 2–3 years of relevant experience; a grain grading certificate is recommended. Willingness to work at heights and in varying weather conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF 4.
• Certificate in Grain Grading and Grain Fumigation will serve as recommendation
• Minimum 2-3-Years experience in a similar role and environment is essential
• Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously throughout the facility.
• Operate grain handling equipment, conveyors, elevators, and related machinery.
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation as determined by supervisor
• Monitor of grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the silo operation.
• Assist senior operators and management with day-to-day operational requirements.

Skills

Responsible

Punctual

Conflict management skills

Initiative

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Grain Grading certificate recommended

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels. This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

The ideal team player will be responsible to perform varied and complex tasks relating to the grain handling and storage function.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4.
• Certificate in Grain Grading and Grain Fumigation will serve as recommendation
• Minimum 2-3-Years experience in a similar role and environment is essential
• Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously throughout the facility.
• Operate grain handling equipment, conveyors, elevators, and related machinery.
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation as determined by supervisor
• Monitor of grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
• Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
• Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the silo operation.
• Assist senior operators and management with day-to-day operational requirements.

Skills Required

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative

Other Information

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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.