Job Post: Processing Support Operator

Location: George

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

Post: Processing Support Operator

Key Purpose:

The primary objective of this role is to provide comprehensive support to the Processing team in operations, maintenance, and problem-solving activities. The role ensures adherence to Safety, Health, and Environmental systems, standards, and work practices to achieve Processing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through the use of VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization).

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Plant Readiness:

• Maintain and operate the Bin Moving Platform, Green Hop Storage, Bin Tippers & Conveyors, Top Loading, Drying Columns & Plenums, Conditioning, Final Belt, and IK Bund Wall maintenance.
• Ensure plant readiness and efficiency in processing activities.

Harvest Operations:

• Conduct seasonal training and induction for Harvest.
• Manage contracts and review/update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide area-specific training and coaching for seasonal workers.
• Supervise harvest operations to ensure hops are received and dried according to specifications.
• Maintain variety separation and ensure First-In-First-Out (FIFO) practices.
• Record shift handovers and capture hourly PPI.
• Ensure correct stock levels daily, including IK, stationery, PPE, and beverages.

Autonomous Operations (ATO):

• Operate and maintain Bin Moving Platform, Green Hop Storage, Bin Tippers & Conveyors, Top Loading, Drying Columns, and Final Belt.
• Conduct seasonal recruitment and induction for pelleting.
• Supervise product specifications and capture PPI metrics such as throughput, leakers, oxygen levels, stack appearances, and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate stock levels daily, including gas, cartons, foils, tape, labels, and stamps.
• Sign off on stock counts and ensure batch numbers align with LOT numbers and quantities as per customer requirements.
• Assist with moving finished products to cold storage and ensure correct stacking of stabilized pellets in the Hotroom.

Maintenance:

• Conduct weekly ATO updates and internal appointments at the manager’s discretion (e.g., VPO pillar champ, SHE rep).
• Maintain Green Hop Storage, Bin Tippers & Conveyors, Top Loading, Final Belt, Drying Columns, Conditioning, DB Panels, and Bund walls.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent NQF 4.
• Driver’s License is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across various levels in the plant.
• Experience in an industrial or FMCG environment is advantageous.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications through [Company’s Recruitment Website] by [30 June 2024]. Ensure all required documents are attached and information is accurately provided.

Closing date: 30 June 2024