Lignin Attendant

Sappi; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A global woodfibre producer is seeking a Lignin Attendant to ensure the smooth operation of Modified Lignin equipment. Responsibilities include assisting in product creation, monitoring safety and quality, and maintaining the production area. Candidates should have a Matric and N4 Pulp & Paper Certificate, along with 1-2 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in paper production. The role offers opportunities for learning, development, and travel, alongside market-leading leave benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Market-leading leave benefits

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably paper production.
• Able to use MS Office Package.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Spray Dryer Operator in making Modified lignin Products.
• Run Batch Reactions of Lignin, ensuring quality.
• Monitor reaction exotherm and ensure correct peak ratios are reached.

Skills

Computer Literate

Attention to quality

Safety practices

Chemical handling

Education

Matric and N4 Pulp & Paper Certificate

S4 in Pulp & Paper or Chemical Engineering

Job description

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for a Lignin Attendant to ensure the smooth operation of Modified Lignin equipment and chemicals to ensure that good quality modified products are made with no waste.

As a Lignin Attendant, you will be responsible to:

• Assists the Spray Dryer Operator in the making of Modified lignin Products both Liquid and Powder.
• Runs Batch Reactions of Lignin paying close attention to quality of product produced
• Ensures safe correct dosing of chemicals.
• Ensure valves are correctly lined up for required products and communicates with the Spray Dryer operator to ensure levels are correct and no contamination occurs.
• Monitors reaction exotherm and ensures the correct peak ratios are reached
• Runs 25kg Bagging plant during Modified lignin runs with the assistance of the Assistant SD operator and the SD operator
• Visually checks, Chemical Storage Areas, Pumps, Tanks, conveyors, chutes, and other plant machinery for defects which may require attention and reports to the Production Foreman. (Autonomous Maintenance).
• Maintains housekeeping and safety by keeping his plant clean, tidy, and adhering to safety practices and procedures.
• Assists in the Sodium Sulphite plant.
• Samples liquor after the reaction and pumps the correct tanks based on results.
• Carries out any duties/tasks as requested by supervision
• Reducing waste, Preventing spills
• Meeting environmental targets that apply to his sphere of influence
• Complying with hazardous chemical handling procedures
• Complying with environmental legal requirements

What are we looking for?

• Matric and N4 Pulp & Paper Certificate (4 subjects) and/or relevant NQF Level 5 qualification.
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package).
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably, paper production.
• An S4 in Pulp & Paper or Chemical Engineering would be advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.