Trainee Miller (Temporary) - Gqeberha Mill

PepsiCo; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A major global food and beverage company in Gqeberha is seeking a Machine Operator to run and maintain production machinery. The role involves ensuring product quality, adhering to GMP standards, and performing maintenance. Candidates should have Matric and preferably a technical qualification, along with strong skills in wheat milling and fault finding. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to efficient production processes within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Matric required; Technical Qualification advantageous.
• Computer skills are necessary for operation.
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP) is essential.
• Ability to analyze performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Run and utilize the machine to meet production targets.
• Monitor and control product quality parameters.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and safety regulations.
• Conduct maintenance on machines and equipment.

Skills

Wheat Milling Expertise

Fault Finding

Production Maintenance

Computer Skills

Education

Matric

Technical Qualification

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: To run and utilize the machine according to its specifications to reach daily production targets. To maintain good GMP practices and keep machinery clean.

• Compiled mill grist & controlled product quality parameters and compiled milling and packaging plan.
• Controlled wheat intake & milling processes.
• Controlled raw material & finished stock levels & rotation.
• Optimised people, mill, machinery and equipment – also maintained the mill, machinery and equipment.
• Ensured safety, health, hygiene and pest management and managed team.
• Excel in Wheat Milling, both practically and academically.
• Production maintenance and mechanical/technical basics.
• Fault finding and adjustments to ensure product within spec.

Maintain 6S

• Takes responsibility for safety, quality, delivery and performance on the mill.
• Understanding true efficiency and material efficiency.
• Adhere to GMP standards.
• Adhere to safety regulations.
• Optimization of machines and equipment.
• House keeping.
• Adhere to all related procedures.
• Reporting any deviations on the machine to Miller or Head Miller/Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Matric, Technical Qualification will be advantageous.
• Computer Skills.
• Comply and adhere to quality systems (GMP, HACCP, FSSC).
• Monitor and ensure that all required documentation is completed as per standard.
• Continually seek to identify opportunities for cost saving and more effective ways of carrying out production activities.
• Analyze performance and seek ways to continually improve.

EEO Statement

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act.