Production Operator

Kemin Industries; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry seeks a Production Operator to ensure efficient blending of raw materials on the manufacturing floor. The role involves daily organization of production lines, adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have at least Matric with Maths and Science and possess strong verbal communication and numerical skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in chemical Batch processing preferred.
• Chemical qualification and a forklift license are added advantages.

Responsibilities

• Organize production line daily and ensure proper weighing and measuring of ingredients.
• Operate mixers and comply with safety protocols in production.

Skills

Numerical literacy

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Basic math skills

Education

Matric with Maths and Science

Tools

SCADA

HMI technology

Forklift

Job description

Overview

The Production Operator position is responsible for blending the prescribed raw materials required to provide a consistent quality, following the manufacturing instructions, manufacturing order and procedures established by the company without deviation . Ensure that all products are produced safely, efficiently and meet all quality standards as set forth by the company is also responsible for Environmental, Safety, and Health compliance.

Responsibilities

• Daily organization of production line.
• Follow up use of correct labels.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients, clean, load, operate, and unload mixers, tanks, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Operation of the production installations in accordance with the instructions.
• Lifting and moving up to 40kg of bags and drums of raw materials.
• Packing product into 25 kg and/or 400kg bags.
• Production of products in accordance with the mixing instructions.
  
  

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in chemical Batch processing is a plus.

Must have Matric with Maths and Science or equivalent.

Chemical qualification and a forklift license are added advantages.

Essential Skills & Experiences

• Control of use of correct raw materials, quantities, lot numbers and administration.
• Performing daily operations, mixing, blending, and other manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules are met in accordance with instructions and adhering to company policies and regulations.
• Daily housekeeping.
• Wearing required PPE (Full face mask, Safety shoes, Overall, gloves and safety glasses).
• Responsible for quality, quantity, and waste of products at all working stations.
• Operating scales, pumps, and material handling equipment for the pre-weigh of raw materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow Safety process with mixer tank and blenders and use them in a safe and approved manner.
• The ability to follow directions and written processes and procedures.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and be able to work with fractions and decimals.
• Certified to operate forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret digital scales.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to use SCADA and HMI technology.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills.
  
  

Language Skills

• Must have strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively speak in front of large groups.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Must be good with the figures/calculations (numerical literacy)
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to identify bottlenecks and equipment inefficiencies.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Lifting and moving up to 50kg of raw materials.
• Packing product into bags, bulk bags, and buckets.
• Using stairs for most of the day when required
• Unafraid of heights
  
  

Work Environment

• Typical manufacturing floor environment.
• Hazardous chemicals
• Shift work when required
• Unplanned Overtime requirements