BLENDING MACHINE OPERATOR

Our Client in the Montague Gardens (Cape Town) area, is seeking the skills of Blending Machine Operators, to start, immediately The Company operates a world class ingredient milling and blending service to the entire Cape Town The Company also services thousands of customers including, independent butchers, major retail chain stores, meat processing factories and poultry factories. Please do note, that we need to fill these openings (ASAP). All interested applicants - that meets these specific requirements should forward an updated CV, with references and supporting documents on to our service desk, immediately. Kindly note - should you not receive a response to your application within one week please view your application as unsuccessful. Task & ResponsibilitieS To operate the blending machine. Computer Unity Repetitive. Check work order to pallet. Get resources from Batching supervisor (the oils needed for the works order and the Salt IBC bins that must be hoist up to the Gantry by the blending operator). Product knowledge. Not checked- incorrect order can lead to stock losses and customer complaints. Maintain accuracy. Keep focused. KPAs and responsibilities would include, but may not be limited to: Operate the machine. Ensure that the general area and machine is clean at all times and that the housekeeping is adhered to at all times. Make sure that line clearance is done according to procedure after every product change over. Check that the machine is in good working order and the machine is clean. Ensure all downtime is recorded on provided sheets. Ensure downtime is reported to the Blending Supervisor. Ensure all job cards are raised and maintenance fixed it and signed off. Adherence to HACCP & AIB standards timeously and accurately to ensure accreditation is achieved. FH Mini Business Programmed work teams processes are followed and lived out. Use initiative and make suggestions for improvement in need. Following due process when it comes to housekeeping and health and safety - taking into account, the OHSA & HACCP and any other measures in place. Ensure than machinery and equipment is in good working order, at all times. Proactively manage this and ensure that maintenance team is called upon to assist timeously to avoid downtime. In need escalate matters to management urgently where required. Ensuring that the areas within the production unit are maintained and cleaned on an on-going basis to ensure that once the next shift commences the factory floor and area of work is at an acceptable standard from a health, safety and housekeeping perspective. Behavioral attributes Teamwork Function in a team environment to ensure healthy teamwork with all other departments. Need to be a problem solver and to be able to take own initiative when required. Ensure that the required resources are available on time every time to ensure that the shift can function effectively and efficiently. Ensure that the correct IBC bin is used, and the works order is correct. Required candidates traits. Well Groomed Passion Patience Likable Positive Confident Dependable Responsive Integrity Organized Intelligent Great communication skills. Enthusiastic/eager Detail Oriented Passionate Hardworker Skills & Experience Preferably Matric Preferably NQF4 or equivalent Experience in a similar role in FMCG Understanding of the production functions and processes & how these, work together Computer Literacy Technically inclined Numerical skills Health and Safety