Operator Support L B2

PPC Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Recruitment is seeking a production operator assistant to support Milling and Dispatch teams during plant operation on shifts. The role involves logging shift data, coordinating packing and bulk loading, and assisting in milling operations to achieve targets while maintaining housekeeping and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have Matric and up to 1 year of cement industry exposure, with manufacturing knowledge and willingness to work shifts in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operator with completion of shift log, including target/actual/variance and action planning.
• Operate Packer, Palletiser and Bulk loading; assist in milling/VRM operations.
• Conduct housekeeping during low demand for mill, packing and dispatching.
• Assist with gathering production data and start-of-shift INVOCOM preparations.
• Facilitate Short Interval Control with operator and supervisor.

Education

Matric

Job description

To assist Milling and Dispatch teams during plant operation on shifts in a cost effective and safe manner by conditioning monitoring their assigned field plant units.

Qualifications:

• Matric

Ideal:

Experience:

• Cement industry - 1 year experience
• Manufacturing knowledge

Duties and Responsibilities

Production control: Assist Operator with completion of shift log, accurately and comprehensively completed, including: Target / Actual / Variance (including down time and outstanding work orders) as well as proper action planning during the shift to achieve production targets. Operate Packer, Palletiser, Bulk loading and assist in operation of the mill (VRM), adjust conveyor routes during milling. Conduct housekeeping as required and during periods of low demand (mill, packing, and dispatching).

Production review: Assist with the gathering of relevant production data, and preparation for start of shift production INVOCOM. Participate in Short Interval Control with operator & supervisor. Be able to facilitate INVOCOMS.

Process Optimisation: Perform trouble shooting in the entire plant. Conduct preliminary diagnostic during process upsets. Liaise with Operator on resolution of mechanical, electrical and operational issues. Action instructions during efficiency and productivity improvement initiatives.

Plant and equipment: Conduct pre-start checks on plant and equipment before use. Conduct ongoing and systematic 1st line equipment surveillance and condition monitoring. Conduct temp scanning as and when directed. Clear chokes and other plant interruptions.

Material Handling and processing: Operate Mobile Equipment as required (FEL; Bobcat; Fork-lift, Sweeper). Operate all plant equipment from field switches. Direct operations during bulk offloading (Fly ash, raw materials). Action instructions given by Supervisor and Operator.

Quality management: Escalate quality issues or potential issues that my effect product quality.

Governance: Comply with departmental Joint Audit Protocols. Comply with PPC Operating Best Practices

Risk Management: Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and standards. Assist with investigations of incident & accidents and implement required corrective action. Escalate non-conformances to supervisor

Participate in all PPC safety initiatives