Waste plant Assistant Operator- Day Shift

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of Woodfibre products is seeking a Waste Plant Assistant Operator for the day shift in Ngodwana, Mpumalanga. The role involves managing waste paper supply, performing quality inspections, and supporting processing operations while ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess a Matric with Maths and Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper. The company offers opportunities for career growth, travel, and market-leading leave benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Opportunities to travel

Market leading leave benefits

Responsibilities

• Receive and off-load waste bales from trucks and inspect incoming loads.
• Conduct clamp truck inspections and report faults to the Shift Supervisor.
• Stack waste bales according to size and grade in correct zones.
• Feed waste bales onto the Repulper feed conveyor.
• Perform quality checks of waste bales, including moisture measurements.
• Assist Outside Operator with process problems and clear blockages.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the waste slab.
• Collect weighbridge tickets and perform daily waste stock taking.

Education

Matric with Maths and Science or N3 Pulp and Paper

Job description

Sappi Southern Africa

Country: South Africa

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for a Waste plant Assistant Operator- Day Shift to safely and efficiently ensure a continued supply of waste paper by administrating and liaising with the Waste Plant Outside Operator and customers on the number of loaded and unloaded bales, as well as ensuring the continuous feeding of these bales and loose broke to maintain the waste production levels, in order to supply KLB with good quality fibre.

As a Waste plant Assistant Operator- Day Shift you will be responsible for:

• Receiving and off-loading of waste bales from the trucks. Inspection of incoming waste bales loads.
• Clamp truck inspections and reporting of faults to the Shift Supt.
• Stacking of waste bales according to size and grade into the correct zones.
• Rezoning of waste bales according to the Day Shift Supt. instructions.
• Feeding of waste bales onto the Repulper feed conveyor.
• Do quality checks of waste bales. Moisture measurements and visual inspections.
• Cleaning of process rejects bins.
• Weighbridge ticket collection.
• Rezoning of K3 and K4 waste bales.
• General housekeeping of the waste slab.
• Daily waste stock taking
• Ragger rope preparation and change outs.
• Cutting off baling wires prior to feeding into the Repulper.
• Assisting the Outside Operator when process problems occur. Clearing of blockages, replacement of cleaner cones and repairing leaks.
• Cleaning and replacement of process equipment during planned shuts
• Controlling of the process when the Outside Operator is elsewhere occupied or when there is a staff shortage. Operating the overhead crane and give assistance to the engineering personnel

What are we looking for?

• Matric with Maths and Science or N3 Pulp and Paper.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel .
• Market leading leave benefits.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.