Processing Plant Operator - QA & Maintenance

Clover Recruitment; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Clover Recruitment in Bloemfontein seeks a Production Operator in the Packaging Department to operate and monitor processing equipment and maintain quality standards. You will ensure yield, track variables, and support efficiency and cost control initiatives while adhering to SOPs.

You will work in shifts, including weekends, and be expected to maintain high standards, document QA results, and coordinate with the lab for QA procedures and materials testing.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4 is required.
• Trade certificate in Mechanical, Electrical or Fitting is advantageous.
• Business English: Fluent.
• Experience applying job-related concepts and processes at the required level.
• Willingness to work in extreme conditions and shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and control plant processes.
• Operate processing equipment (pasteurizer, homogenizer, separator) per SOP.
• Ensure yield and throughput in the process.
• Assist with efficiency improvements and/or cost reductions.
• Maintain records of production variables daily/weekly/monthly.
• Participate in plant cleanliness and QA procedures.
• Monitor chemicals and supplies usage and inventories.
• Ensure integrity of raw materials and products; QA results interpretation.
• Assist plant maintenance and safety programs and report issues.

Skills

Business English

Shift work

Extreme conditions

Commitment and motivation

Maintains high standards

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4

Trade cert in Mechanical/Electrical/Fitting (advantageous)

Job description

Clover Recruitment in Bloemfontein seeks a Production Operator in the Packaging Department to operate and monitor processing equipment and maintain quality standards. You will ensure yield, track variables, and support efficiency and cost control initiatives while adhering to SOPs.

You will work in shifts, including weekends, and be expected to maintain high standards, document QA results, and coordinate with the lab for QA procedures and materials testing.