Operator Process

Clover; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Gqeberha is hiring for an operational role focused on processing equipment management. The successful candidate will monitor and control plant processes, ensuring compliance with quality assurance policies while maintaining safety standards. Applicants must have Grade 12 or equivalent, be fluent in English, and possess relevant experience in a similar role. Working shifts, weekends, and under extreme conditions is essential. This is a promising opportunity to advance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and control plant processes.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with QA policies.
• Assist with plant maintenance and safety programs.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic Computer literacy

Ability to work in extreme conditions

Team player

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Operate processing equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures

Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Work in extreme conditions

Positive track record to be considered for promotion

Teamplayer

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Basic)
• Work in extreme conditions
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Duties and Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and control plant processes

• Operate processing equipment e.g. pasteuriser, homogeniser, separator, etc. in line with standard operating procedure (SOP)
• Ensure yield and throughput in the process
• Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs
• Maintain adequate records of key production variables, such as: production volume & yield, plant up- and down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as required
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness

Ensure quality assurance

• Ensure integrity of raw materials and product
• Communicate directly with laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures
• Sample and test process streams as required by the QA program and procedures
• Maintain QA records
• Understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required

Assist with plant maintenance and safety program

• Communicate equipment related problems directly to the maintenance department
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues