Production Operator

Givaudan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking a Production Operator in Johannesburg, responsible for assisting the Production Manager and ensuring efficient operations. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing, with competencies in basic math and ingredient knowledge. Join a diverse team committed to creating delightful food experiences and enhancing quality standards in production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in flavor, ingredient, food or chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing staff and material flow for production tasks.
• Operate designated machines under supervision and maintain quality standards.
• Perform in-process quality testing and prepare packaging for shipment.

Skills

Basic math

Reading

Recordkeeping

Basic PC skills

Ingredient knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP bar coding/scanning

RF scanner

MS Office products

Job description

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Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Production Operator

Purpose

Assist the Production Manager in organizing staff and material flow to deliver the required production offlavours throughout ofthe area on time, following quality standards and in a safe manner.

Core Responsibilities

• Under supervision of more experienced Operator/Leader, perform basic operation of designated machinesand productionequipment such as (one of the following): blenders, sieves, spray dryer systems, batchingsystems, multipurpose reactors,spinning cone column, bulk tanks, Roxane robots, packaging systems, ovens,mills, distillation columns (stills),encapsulation systems. Common tasks involve one of the following activities:blending, mixing, dispensing, packaging,heating, cooking, adding enzymes, compounding, filtering.
• Collect intermediates or raw materials, move and load it into production machines.
• Understand bill of materials and/or formula specifications, so the proper quantities of materials are added inthe propersequence.
• Manufacture product in a safe and timely manner and according to predefined process instructions to meetspecific qualitystandards.
• Accurately read control instruments, prepare neat & accurate records for all operations as required.
• Troubleshoot problems under guidance of more experienced Operator or provide assistance.
• Assist in performing in-process quality testing to ensure customer specifications are met. Identify deviationsanddocument/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare product packaging for next step in production or for final shipment to customer according todepartmentspecifications.
• Maintain neat, orderly and clean shop floor and workplace at all times and complete all sanitation andhousekeepingduties as required.
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP,FDA, USDA andinternal safety guidelines
Process Improvement
• Proactively identify process improvements.
• Participate in Lean activities in designated areas.

Academic Background

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Professional experience

• 3 to 4 years of experience in flavor, ingredient, food or chemical manufacturing preferred.

Technical Skills

• SAP bar coding/scanning experience preferred.
• Basic math, reading and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products.
• Experience in using RF scanner and labeling.
• Ingredient knowledge around color, odor, order of addition and other pertinent quality factors.
• Able to lift up to 25kg on a regular basis.

Preference will be given to EE candidates or designated groups

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.