Starke Ayres : Machine Operator

Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African seed supplier is seeking a Junior General Worker in Kempton Park. Responsible for receiving, cleaning, and packing seeds according to quality specifications. Candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate and prior experience as a general worker. This is a permanent position with market-related salary offerings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a general worker is essential.
• Job Level: Junior.
• This is a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Receive, clean, and pack seed in line with company policies.
• Operate a forklift truck with a valid operator's license.
• Assist with unpacking containers and checking stock.

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Job description

Description: Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that seed is received at the Workstation, cleaned and / or packed down in line with company policies, procedures and quality specifications by utilising the prescribed equipment, and that packed seed is presented for final batch packing and check weighing.
• Unpacking and / or off‑loading of containers with seed by operating a forklift truck with a valid forklift operator's license.
• Assist with the unpacking of containers with seed in cases where the operation of a forklift truck is not a requirement.
• Assist with accurate checking and counting of stock received for cleaning and / or down packing.
• Thoroughly clean all equipment before and after each operation, ensuring no traces or residue of seed lots previously worked / packed.
• Present packed seed for batch packing and check weighing.
• Maintain high levels of factory hygiene in and around these working areas.
• Sign off own area of responsibility once each action / process has been completed correctly (when assistance is required to operate equipment).
• Present documentation (Job Card) to Manager / Supervisor for final reconciliation, approval and signing off.
• Check the calibration and setting of all machines and equipment prior to packing / cleaning.
• Ensure that packing / cleaning is scheduled and prioritized in line with planning schedule and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• Previous experience as a general worker (essential)
• Job Level: Junior
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Market Related
• EE Position
• Location: Kempton Park