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 reference’s 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.

KPA’s 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 team’s 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 candidate’s traits.

• Well Groomed
•  Passion
• Patience
•  Likable
• Positive
•  Confident
•  Dependable
• Responsive
• Integrity
• Organized
• Intelligent
• Great communication skills.
•  Enthusiastic/eager
• Detail Oriented 
•  Passionate
• Hardworker