Syrup Mixer

BevCo; East London; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

BevCo is seeking an Operations Technician to ensure syrups and flavours are processed on time and in accordance with recipes, enabling production requirements. You will work under defined procedures, perform autonomous maintenance, and support the Technical team when needed.

This role involves mixing syrups, conducting quality checks, completing paperwork, performing CIPs, cleaning and lubrication, and maintaining GMP 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 is essential.
• Up to 1 year experience in Operational Execution in FMCG; Bottling Equipment.
• 6 months' syrup manufacturing experience.
• Fault finding skills (low level).

Responsibilities

• Mix the required syrups for production according to the production plan.
• Conduct quality checks for all syrups made (odour and appearance).
• Fill, complete and submit related paperwork (traceability, MRP, CIP, etc.).
• Perform CIPs for tanks and associated equipment.
• Do basic maintenance on equipment (cleaning and lubrication) according to schedule.
• Do housekeeping in accordance with 5S and GMP rules.
• Daily stock count.
• Operate flavour room machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate the forklift.
• Coach and train new personnel.
• Attend meetings and present to management in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Report and elevate breakdowns for speedy repairs.
• Stand in when the Team Leader is not available.
• Work alone as well as in a team.
• Be responsible for driving own development.
• Documentation as per QMS.
• Waste management.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Relationships Maintained

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4

Job description

Operations

Accountable for own work within defined operating procedures, standards and work routines.

Job Purpose

Ensure syrups and flavours are processed timeously, in accordance with specific recipes, to enable production requirements.

Key Accountabilities And Outputs

Operating of Processes

• Mix the required syrups for production according to the production plan
• Conduct quality checks for all syrups made (odour and appearance)
• Fill, complete and submit related paperwork (traceability, MRP, CIP, etc.)
• Perform CIPs for tanks and associated equipment
• Do basic maintenance on equipment (cleaning and lubrication) according to schedule
• Do housekeeping in accordance with 5S and GMP rules
• Daily stock count
• Operate flavour room machinery in a safe and efficient manner
• Operate the forklift
• Coach and train new personnel
• Attend meetings and present to management in the absence of the Team Leader
• Report and elevate breakdowns for speedy repairs
• Stand in when the Team Leader is not available
• Work alone as well as in a team
• Be responsible for driving own development
• Documentation as per QMS
• Waste management

Level 1 Maintenance

• Autonomous maintenance level 1-4

Cleaning in Process

• Machine process specific

Fault Diagnosis and Repair, Root Cause Analysis (5Y)

• Breakdown management
• Time to detect, time to correct

Housekeeping (5S)

• General cleaning standards obtained and sustained

First-Level Maintenance and Equipment Care

• Conduct routine equipment inspections before start-up and during operation.
• Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment in accordance with the approved maintenance schedule.
• Identify abnormal noise, vibration, temperature, leakage, damage or equipment performance.
• Perform minor adjustments and basic first-level maintenance tasks within the employee's training and authorisation.
• Report and elevate equipment defects or breakdowns promptly.
• Assist the Technical team during planned maintenance, where required.
• Complete the relevant inspection and maintenance records.
• Conduct routine inspections of pumps, stirrers, valves, hoses and seals, and identify and report any visible leaks or defects.
• Cleaning and lubrication tasks listed in the autonomous-maintenance schedule.

Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization's code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

General

• Responsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and ensure that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green red and yellow areas)
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
• Maintains expected performance standards
• While Job Descriptions are written up for the purpose of a basic outline of the work and responsibilities associated with the Job, the Company encourages and expects all employees from time to time, to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description.

Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential)
• Upto 1 years experience (Operational Execution) FMCG; Bottling Equipment
• 6 months' syrup manufacturing experience
• Fault finding skills (low level)

Key Qualities

Communication

• Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks

Problem Solving

• Proactive identification of problems that are concrete and procedural, apply known solutions in line with guidelines provided or elevate more difficult problems to superiors.

Relationships Maintained

• Others in own work area