Junior Industrial Operator - VKB Grain, Frankfort

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in South Africa is seeking a dedicated team player to manage grain handling and storage tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Grade 12 qualification, along with skills in monitoring grain flow and tube temperatures. Responsibilities include grain protection through fumigation and operating silos according to company policy. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficiency of grain operations and adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role and environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously.
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation as determined by supervisor.
• Monitor 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.

Skills

Responsible

Punctual

Conflict management skills

Initiative

Education

Grade 12 or NQF 4

Certificate in Grain Grading and Grain Fumigation

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 3-Years experience in a similar role and environment is essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor flow of grain continuously
• Continuous grain protection through fumigation as determined by supervisor
• Monitor 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

Skills Required

• Responsible
• Punctual
• Conflict management skills
• Initiative

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