Operator

Operator
Details
Closing Date
2025/05/30
Reference Number
CLO250523-1
Job Title Operator
Job Type Permanent
Department Production
Number of Positions 01
Location – Town / City Port Elizabeth
Location – Province Eastern Cape
Location – Country South Africa
Required Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Category Manufacturing
Job Advert Summary
Operate processing equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures

Apply Health & Safety principles to make sure that high risk inidents are avoided

Being available to work shifts, overtime and public holidays is a pre-requisite of the job

Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
Business English: Fluent
Computer literacy (Basic)
Work in extreme conditions
Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
Competencies
Acts with honesty and consistency
Maintains high standards
Achieves Results Effectively
Commitment and motivation
Communicates effectively
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate, monitor and control plant processes

Operate processing equipment e.g. pasteuriser, homogeniser, separator, etc. in line with standard operating procedure (SOP)
Ensure yield and throughput in the process
Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs
Maintain adequate records of key production variables, such as: production volume & yield, plant up- and down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as required
Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
Monitor usage and inventories of process chemicals and supplies

Ensure quality assurance

Ensure integrity of raw materials and product
Communicate directly with laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures
Sample and test process streams as required by the QA program and procedures
Maintain QA records
Understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required

Assist with plant maintenance and safety program

Communicate equipment related problems directly to the maintenance department
Perform preventative maintenance activities as required
Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues