Lim Tipper

Nutreco; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Support / Assistant Operator at Nutreco in Johannesburg is responsible for performing manual operational tasks and assisting more senior operators to keep production moving efficiently.

Working under explicit supervision, you will conduct basic checks on materials, maintain high housekeeping standards and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors to ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Performs manual operational activities and operates basic machinery
• Checks materials for weight, size and quality; reports deviations
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work environment
• Follows safety regulations and procedures and communicates with team

Responsibilities

• Performs manual operational activities and operates basic machinery.
• Performs basic checks on materials and signals deviations.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Communicates with colleagues and supervisor to ensure smooth production.

Skills

Manual operations

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Basic machinery

Job description

The Support / Assistant Operator job profile is a supportive role in an operational / execution environment, focussing on manual, repetitive work or assists other operational roles, in order to support the production process and/or enable more senior operational roles to be more productive. The Support / Assistant Operator supports the (production) process by performing relatively simple tasks, associated with high volume / repetitive work streams. The knowledge required for the tasks can be generally acquired through a short explanation / instruction. If the Support / Assistant Operator has a specific (set of) tasks, the activities are governed by very detailed and precisely formulated instructions, with assistance present or readily available. Activities are performed at routine levels. If the Support / Assistant Operator works closely with more senior colleagues, supporting them in their work, he / she focuses on the simple, supportive activities, also working under very explicit and close supervision.

Examples of job titles that would fall into the category of Support / Assistant Operator are Bagger, Egg Sorter, Handler, Industrial Cleaner / Sweeper, Loader, Packaging Employee, Packer, Palletizer, Universal Support / Assistant Operator.

Job Description

Operational activities

• Performs various manual operational activities and/or operates basic machinery / tools
• Performs basic checks and controls on materials, like checking weights, size, visual checks etc. Signals deviations with supervisor

Good housekeeping

• Cleans all equipment and work environment

Communication

• Discusses work with colleagues and supervisor
• Provides information when asked, follows-up instructions and guidance from colleagues and supervisor

Compliance

• Works in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures, as well as technical standards
• Signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations

Our organisation

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.