Scale Assistant - Grain Filed Chickens Abattoir, Reitz

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY) Ltd, invites applications for a Scale Assistant. The role supports an artisan in maintenance, installation, and day-to-day duties within a chicken abattoir environment in Reitz, Free State.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12 or NQF4, relevant N2 electrical or mechanical certification, and at least 2 years in a similar role. Overtime, shift, weekend and holiday work may be required. Health and safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent is required.
• N2 Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical is required.
• Related scale/mechanical courses will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the artisan with maintaining, cleaning, and sorting the workshop.
• Oversee scales, product distribution and inkjet printing machinery to ensure proper operation.
• Assist with inspections and daily paperwork before end of shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good observation

Communication skills

Team work

Health & safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 / NQF4

N2 Certificate - Electrical or Mechanical

Tools

Weighing scales

Inkjet printers

Maintenance tools

Job description

Introduction

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY) Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North-Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

The successful incumbent will have sufficient relevant experience to perform the Scale Assistant work required and will be responsible for assisting a qualified artisan with performing specific semi-skilled activities supporting artisans during installation, repair works and maintenance, as well as assisting with any other day-to-day duties in a particular trade.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• N2 Certificate - Electrical or Mechanical.
• Related scale/ mechanical courses done will be advantageous.
• 2 Years’ experience in a similar position in a chicken abattoir/ manufacturing plant.
• Thorough understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Basic awareness/ knowledge of Poultry Plant Machinery.
• Willingness to work overtime incl. shifts, weekends/ holidays when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Will be the assistant to the artisan with the following:

• Will be responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and sorting of the workshop.
• Overseeing all scales, product distribution and inkjet printing machinery throughout the processing plant and making sure that the scales are working properly.
• Maintaining and servicing of weighing and inkjet equipment in the Processing Plant.
• Assist with inspections as per job card issued.
• Assist with daily paperwork before end of shift (check sheet, job cards).
• Maintenance of scale equipment on weekends as per shift roster.
• Assist with installation measures to reduce downtime.
• Assist with any other work or breakdown as instructed by shift coordinator or engineering manager.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills Required

• Good observation and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent client service orientation.
• Conflict handling.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to follow directions, instructions and work as a team member.

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities

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