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Job Title: Operator Job Type: Permanent Department: Production Number of Positions: 01 Location: Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Reference Number: CLO250513-1 Closing Date: 2025/05/20 Required Education Level: Grade 12 | National Certificate Job Category: Food Service
Job Advert Summary Operate processing equipment in the Cheese Portion Packaging (Hayssen) factory according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
Diagnostic competency assessment
Machine Operation experience in CPP advantageous
Tertiary qualification in Operations or Quality Management advantageous
Business English: Fluent
2-5 years of relevant experience (FMCG/Food Production) in applying job-related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level
Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Competencies: Achieves results effectively
Acts with honesty and consistency
Demonstrates commitment and motivation
Duties and Responsibilities: Operate, monitor, and control plant processes
Operate processing equipment following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Assist in efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs
Maintain records of key production variables (e.g., production volume & yield, plant up- and down-time, utility consumption) on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis
Participate in programs and procedures to ensure plant cleanliness
Monitor usage and inventories of process chemicals and supplies & minimize loss on machines
Ensure quality assurance and integrity of raw materials and products
Maintain production records and understand QA results, taking appropriate action when necessary
Assist in plant maintenance and safety programs
Communicate equipment issues to the maintenance department
Perform preventative maintenance activities as needed
Conduct cleaning in place (CIP) and prepare equipment for sanitation
Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues