Skid steer operator- VKB Milling, Mokopane

VKB Agriculture; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The VKB Group is seeking a Warehouse Loader/Skid Steer Operator in Mokopane, Limpopo. The role focuses on loading trucks, moving goods on pallets, and transferring products from production while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Requirements include Grade 12 or NQF 4 and a Skid Steer Operating License. You will work with supervisors and ground staff to ensure smooth operations, adherence to health and safety standards, and efficient site productivity.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF 4.
• Skid Steer Operating License.
• Ability to operate Bobcat/skid steer safely.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of Bobcat / skid steer equipment.
• Complete loading, moving, levelling, and cleaning tasks.
• Coordinate with supervisors and ground staff for smooth operations.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work areas.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Excellent client service

Service orientated

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Tools

Skid Steer Operating License

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers. Apart from its various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK.

Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture, with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

This "house of brands", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane (Limpopo), and Mashishing (Mpumalanga), as well as a wheat mill in Frankfort (Free State), Christiana and Modderivier (Northern Cape).

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Job Description

Loads, lifts and moves articles on pallets within the warehouse. Will be loading trucks for client dispatch. For the transfer of products from production as well as loading and offloading vehicles.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Skid Steer Operating License

Duties and Responsibilities

Machinery Operation

• Safe and efficient operation of Bobcat / skid steer equipment
• Completion of assigned loading, moving, levelling, and cleaning tasks

Compliance & Safety

• Compliance with all safety requirements and site procedures
• Maintenance of safe, clean, and orderly work areas

• Full compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety, and biosecurity requirements
• Proper application of site procedures for rejected, segregated, or restricted grain loads
• Prompt reporting of incidents, hazards, and non-conformances

Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP procedures throughout the grading area

Equipment Care

• Daily pre-start inspections completed and recorded
• Prompt reporting of equipment faults or maintenance issues

Operational Support

• Effective coordination with supervisors and ground staff
• Contribution to overall site productivity and workflow

Cellphone Usage

• With regards to the use of cell phones in work premises, refer to the VKB CELL PHONE PROCEDURE.
  • General & Ad-hoc Responsibilities
  • Perform any other duties as reasonably requested by the Miller, Business Unit Manager, or designated stand-in.

Skills Required

• Accuracy
• Excellent client service
• Service orientated
• Attention to detail

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.