Syrup Mixer

HR Genie; East London; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Genie seeks a Syrup Mixer for an Orange/Black River area position in the Eastern Cape. The role covers preparing syrups and flavours, ensuring timely processing according to recipes to meet production requirements.

The incumbent will conduct quality checks, complete traceability paperwork, and perform basic maintenance and cleaning tasks. Experience in FMCG and bottling equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential).
• Up to 1 year experience in operational execution within FMCG; bottling equipment.
• 6 months syrup manufacturing experience and fault finding skills (low level).

Responsibilities

• Operate processes and mix syrups to production plan.
• Perform quality checks on syrups (odour and appearance).
• Complete paperwork (traceability, MRP, CIP).
• Perform CIP for tanks and equipment and basic maintenance (cleaning, lubrication).
• Maintain 5S and GMP housekeeping; daily stock counts.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4

Job description

Syrup Mixer 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 escalation 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 escape remain more difficult problems to superiors.

Relationships Maintained

Others in own work area