L1 Operators Canelands

UPL; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UPL in Durban, South Africa invites applications for an Operator. The role focuses on formulating AI? according to BOM procedures, handling hazardous goods, and maintaining OEE, CCP, RFT, and yields while meeting daily production targets.

The Operator will oversee packing lines, operate semi-automated filling equipment, ensure accurate labeling, maintain quality, and work under Team Leader supervision with a strong emphasis on SHEQ and 5S compliance.

Qualifications

• Matric as minimum requirement.
• 3 months on-the-job training specified.
• 3 years of plant operations experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operates non-pressurised vessel on analogue controls.
• Safe handling of hazardous and flammable materials within routine processes.
• Overseeing packing assistants, optimizing and troubleshooting in the work centre.
• Responsible for process efficiencies on allocated work centre (P v A, OEE, CCP, RFT, yields).
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving minor operational issues with Team Leader or Maintenance.
• Ensure quality assurance and oversee line operators for the work centre; mentor as needed.
• Adhere to SHEQ and 5S standards; participate in sampling procedures as applicable.
• Record production data accurately, including quantities and equipment status.
• Operate semi-automated filling machine and ensure correct labelling and packing.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Good communication

Education

Matric

3 months on-the-job training

3 years plant operations

Job description

Job Title Operator

Designation SC PLANT OPERATOR

Reporting To Team Leader / Shift Supervisor

Skip Level Reporting Plant Manager

Function Manufacturing

Location Durban, South Africa

About Upl

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmer's hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest-growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement.

Our purpose is ‘OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs, and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. We think outside the box and go beyond our comfort zone. We believe in agility, we mix the power of speed, with structure from process. And wherever we can, we always believe in having fun

Role Summary

Formulation of different AI whilst adhering to UPL BOM procedures, handling of dangerous goods including flammables and hazardous, maintain accuracy and efficiency of processes - OEE, CCP, RFT, SHEQ,5S, YIELDS ATTAINMENT and deliver daily production targets as per scheduled daily plan.

Role Responsibilities

• Operates NON-PRESSURISED VESSEL ON ANALOGUE CONTROLS
• Safe handling of hazardous and flammable materials, focused on a sequence of activities within a routine (PSD conditioning, formulation and packing).
• Overlooking Packing Assistant activities, optimise, trouble shoot within his/her work centre.
• Responsible for process efficiencies on allocated work centre - (P v A, OEE, CCP, RFT, Production yields, Inventory accuracy.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving minor operational issues in collaboration with the Team Leader or Maintenance team.
• Ensure quality assurance in line with UPL standards and oversee Line operator’s assigned to the relevant work centre, activities, optimise, trouble shoot and mentor.
• Ensure full participation and adherence to all SHEQ and 5S Standards in work area.
• Sampling procedure (To negotiate) Sampling its part of manufacturing operator responsibility
• Adherence to formulating Sampling procedure as per batch sheet.
• Requesting raw material, requesting raws, weighing, reconcile and reweigh
• Forklift operate (Only Licenced operator is permissible to operate)
• Record production data accurately, including quantities, quality check and equipment status
• Packing of finished goods AI’s as per production (SOP)
• Responsible for operating semi-automated filling machine and ensure correct GHs labelling of product from the packing lines

First line maintenance

• Transfer Flexible lines stripping for washing / Change overs
• Filter pot stripping for washing
• Online Y- strainer stripping for cleaning
• Breaking of accessible vacuum lines for product change over.
• Bag house cleaning
• Clearing of system blockages
• Assist maintenance with lines stripping during breakdown and change overs
• Cleaning of mill out let product sieve

Training Matrix

Functional Area 1 [Functional Area: EG: Manufacturing & Facilities, Recruitment, Sales, accounting, creditors, general legal, taxation, etc]

• Manufacturing: Team interaction and giving guidance to junior operator ensuring high performance culture - attend and actively participate on toolbox talk, MDI forums, BBS forums, coaching.

Functional Area 2 [Functional Area: EG: Manufacturing & Facilities, Recruitment, Sales, accounting, creditors, general legal, taxation, etc]

• Warehouse: Liaise with Warehouse personnel on material requirements as instructed by the Plant Management

Functional Area 3

• Team leader, Supervisor, maintenance, QC, QA, HSE, planning

Responsibility Weightage and % of Time Spent Matrix

Responsibility

Weightage

% of Time Spent

Manufacturing

80

60%

Warehouse

5

10%

Maintenance

5

10%

Quality Control

5

10%

Health Safety & Environment

5

10%

Financial Accountability

• No batch rejects
• No Product Cross Contamination (Internal / External)
• Strict adherence to timekeeping

Strategic: None

Number of Direct Reports: None

Number of Indirect Reports: Packing Assistants

Internal Stakeholders

• Maintenance
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Health, Safety and Environment

External Interactions

• None

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required

Technical Requirements:

• Matric as minimum
• 3 month on the job training
• 3 years plant operations

Behavioural Requirements

• Team player
• Technical and innovation thinking,
• Attention to detail
• Organised
• Systematic
• Problem solving ability
• Good Communication skills
• Behavioural-Based safety (BBS).

UPL Competencies

• Adaptability & Resilience

Recognises and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace

• Entrepreneurial Mindset

Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximises opportunities

• Results Orientations

Acts, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition

• Execution Excellence

Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems, and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation

• Strategic Orientation

Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking

• Building Teams and Talent

Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments

• Customer Centricity

Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers