Weighbridge Operator - Free State Oil, Villiers

VKB Group; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Agriculture, through its Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd subsidiary, seeks a vigilant weighbridge operator to verify deliveries and record vehicle weights at our site in the Free State. You will ensure correct loads, accurate tonnages, and proper paperwork while maintaining clear driver communication.

Ideal candidates have Grade 12, 3+ years in a similar role, and computer literacy; overtime may be required. Animal feed industry experience is a plus; we are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in the animal feed industry is advantageous.
• Must be computer literate.
• Willingness to work overtime as requested.

Responsibilities

• Weighing of all incoming and outgoing loads.
• Ensure the correct load and product is received and dispatched.
• Ensure correct tonnages are loaded according to truck size.
• Ensure the correct paperwork is sent with the truck drivers to site.
• Clear communication with drivers to ensure correct documentation, loading and offloading.
• Record keeping and filing.
• Any other applicable functions.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Reporting skills

Planning skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Introduction

Free State Oil (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd, a dynamic role player in the edible oil industry, situated in Villiers in the Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job description

The ideal candidates will be responsible for checking delivery paperwork and record the weight of vehicles arriving and leaving the site.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar position
• Experience in the animal feed industry will be advantageous
• Computer literate
• Willingness to work overtime as requested

Duties & Responsibilities

• Weighing of all incoming and outgoing loads
• Ensure the correct load and product is received and dispatched
• Ensure correct tonnages are loaded according to truck size
• Ensure the correct paperwork is sent with the truck drivers to site
• Clear communication with drivers to ensure correct documentation, loading and offloading
• Record keeping and filing
• Any other applicable functions

Skills required

• Able to identify and solve problems
• Communication skills and good people relations
• Ability to work under pressure

Skills Required

• Good communication
• Accurate and attention to detail
• Good reporting skills
• Good planning skills
• Problem solver
• Team player
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and trustworthy
• Work under pressure

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities