Millwright - Hammarsdale

Kerry; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry seeks a Millwright in Durban, specializing in maintenance and troubleshooting within food manufacturing. Applicants should have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience and relevant qualifications, with a strong focus on safety and team collaboration. This role offers opportunities for growth in a global company committed to sustainable nutrition.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in the Food or FMCG industry required.
• Experience in maintenance of gearboxes, conveyors and food processing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs and maintenance in a food manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot and rectify faults in mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ensure planned maintenance is carried out and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Good communication

Team player

Education

Matric and Trade Test

Artisan Minimum N3

Job description

Requisition ID : 51593

Position Type : FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement : #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the Role :

The Millwright will be responsible to carry out repairs, maintenance and operations in a food manufacturing environment and to perform troubleshooting tasks on plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure planned maintenance is carried out within BOP
• Ensure unit standards are met
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• Provide continuous process support to the team
• Trouble shooting and rectify faults occurring due to failure of mechanical equipment
• Continuously monitor the working environment responsible area and identify / report any abnormalities
• Plant and equipment inspection and defect reporting
• Installation of equipment
• Physically monitor and control the production process
• Examine equipment and complete safety checklist
• Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the line manager
• Comply to all OSH ACT requirements
• Practice good housekeeping
• Conduct visual inspections on the process and equipment
• Install, serviceand repairlighting fixtures, electrical panels, outlets and wiring
• Operatepower hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment
• Install, repairand service specialized electrical equipment and machinery
• Installconductors, splices cable, builds terminations and does necessary hook-up for primary power lines
• Inspectelectrical systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance
• Installelectrical system components, such as lighting, alarms, electrical panels, switches, circuits, timers etc, for the purpose of providing enhanced and / or upgraded electrical capabilities

Qualifications, Skills & Experience :

Essential :

A minimum of 3 - 5 years' experiencein the Food or FMCG industry

Matric and Trade Test

Artisan Minimum N3

Physically able

Take instructions / communicate in English

Willing to make a contribution as a member of the operations team

Essential services like boilers / compressors / air conditioning

Preferred :

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the maintenance of gearboxes, conveyors, and food processing equipment

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the electrical field

Leadership

Desire to lead, influence and coach others

Good team player

Strong work ethic; self starter; results orientated

Good ability to plan and anticipate

Ability to work in an operational / functional matrix organisation

Good communication and relationship building skills

Service

Computer literate

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-driven

Motor skills

Assertiveness

Systematic and methodical

Communication

Communication – written & oral / ability to communicate complex ideas concisely

Active listening

Problem Solving / Decision Making

Analytical & Interpretation skills

Decision making & judgment

Problem Solving - enquiring mind, lateral thinking

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter : #LI-TS1

Posting Type : LI