Starke Ayres: Machine Operator

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

Job summary

A leading African seed supplier is seeking a Machine Operator for their Cleaning Plant in Kempton Park. The role involves ensuring that seeds are cleaned and packed according to quality specifications, operating forklifts, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates must have a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate and previous experience as a general worker. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a general worker is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seed is cleaned and packed according to specifications.
• Operate a forklift truck to off-load containers.
• Assist with stock checking and counting received seed.
• Thoroughly clean all equipment after use.
• Maintain hygiene levels in working areas.
• Calibrate machines and equipment prior to use.

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Job 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.

The following position has become available for a Machine Operator, based in our Cleaning Plant in Kempton Park.

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)

Location: Kempton Park