Machine Minder BL - Rainbow Chicken

Trending Talent Solutions; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Trending Talent Solutions is seeking a competent Machine Operator to maintain and operate processing line machinery in a fast-paced FMCG environment in Rustenburg. You will ensure quality standards, monitor machine performance and support maintenance tasks to minimise downtime.

The role requires at least Grade 12 or N2 Engineering, 2 years’ experience in a mechanical setting, and solid knowledge of ISO and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO and health, safety and environment legislation.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up processing line machinery to meet product quality standards.
• Monitor machine speed and state for maximum efficiency.
• Identify machine issues and report deviations to management.
• Conduct routine maintenance and assist with breakdowns as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete checklists and maintain traceability documentation.
• Coordinate with team to ensure tasks are completed on time.

Skills

ISO knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

Machinery knowledge

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication skills

Overtime willingness

Education

Grade 12 or N2 Engineering

Job description

• To maintain and operate processing line machinery to ensure optimum production and to maintain the condition of the
• machine(s).

Key Responsibility and duties:

Machine Operation

• Set up the machine to ensure the required quality standard of product.
• Monitor the speed and state of the machine to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Highlight and pinpoint problem areas on machinery for corrective or preventative action to be carried out.
• Report any deviations from quality and food safety standards to Production, QA and Engineering management.
• Adhere to the ISO 14000,18000 and 22000 standards in terms of production and machinery operation

Health and Safety Compliance

• Report unsafe conditions and acts to management.
• Start up and shut down machines in a safe manner as required by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections on machinery in line with Occupational Health and Safety requirements

Machine Maintenance

• Conduct routine and first line maintenance on machinery to ensure machinery is mechanically and functionally sound.
• Assist artisans in attending to machine breakdowns.
• Conduct basic fault-finding on machinery.
• Isolate machine and remove components that require cleaning, lubrication and inspection
• Ensure the tunnels are optimally utilised by shunting the product to the correct conveyors
• Ensure the workstation is clean, neat and tidy and in line with food safety standards.
• Clean the machine in line with operating guidelines and food safety requirements.

Administration

• Complete checklists and records for traceability and audit purposes.

Team Coordination

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to
• the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 or minimum N2 Engineering qualification

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in FMCG or mechanical environment, preference will be given to applicants with experience in Engineering

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of ISO and health, safety, and environment legislation
• Good working knowledge of machinery
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work shifts/overtime/standby as per operational requirements