Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Our purpose

Touch lives – for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people’s lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.

Values

We live by five important values:

We are HUMBLE

We acknowledge that we are blessed

We are HUNGRY

We do not settle for mediocre

We are BOLD

We do what is right, even if it scares us

We are SMART

We consider our words and actions

We are TEAM PLAYERS

No-one can do this alone

Our legacy

For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.

More about Qpro Feeds

QPro Feeds is a dynamic Animal Feed Manufacturing business with a facility in both Bethlehem and Vrede.  We are responsible for producing animal feed to in-house clients as well as external clients in the monogastric and ruminant fields.

Job Description
The ideal team player will be responsible for the accurate and safe loading of bulk feed products into transport vehicles and for collecting representative samples of raw materials and finished products in accordance with quality control procedures. This role ensures compliance with product quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols, supporting the broader goals of the Quality Control (QC) team.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Experience in a feed mill or similar production environment preferred.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment and in varied weather conditions.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load bulk feed products into trucks, and other transport vehicles as per loading instructions and schedules.
• Ensure accurate weight measurements using weighbridge or in-line scales.
• Follow proper loading sequence and protocols to avoid contamination and ensure feed integrity.
• Confirm vehicle cleanliness and readiness before loading.
• Complete and maintain accurate loading documentation.
• Collect representative samples of raw materials, in-process, and finished products as per established protocols.
• Label and record all samples accurately for tracking and analysis.
• Deliver samples to the QC lab promptly for testing and retain samples as required.
• Ensure sampling tools and containers are clean and properly maintained.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to loading, sampling, hygiene, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Assist the QC Supervisor in identifying and reporting deviations from quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized loading and sampling areas, as well as lab area.
• Assist in basic quality checks, where trained.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, including the use of PPE.
• Identify and report hazards or malfunctions in loading and sampling equipment.
• Participate in safety training and toolbox talks.
• Assist in routine cleaning and maintenance of sampling and loading equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and over holidays
• Assist with the housekeeping of the retention store and discarding of old samples
• Ensuring that the trucks and tankers are properly sealed
• Assisting in the lab if the need arises
• Ensuring that proper handover is done to the QC Supervisor and for the incoming shifts
  

Skills Required

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and standard procedures.
• Basic computer or weighbridge system literacy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team player with a safety-first attitude.