Operator: Process

Job Advert Summary

The purpose of this position is to operate and monitor processing equipment within the Ghee Department in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring efficient production, product quality, and compliance with safety and operational standards.

Minimum 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

Duties and Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and control plant processes

• Operate processing equipment e.g. separator, cooking pots, ghee filler, melting pots, 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