Machine Operator

SUMMARY:
Job Title: FRUIT SORTING & GRADING MACHINE OPERATOR
Location: Swellendam

Are you passionate about precision, efficiency, and delivering top-quality produce? Our client is looking for a candidate to play a pivotal role in ensuring that their fruit and citrus products meet the highest standards, from farm to table.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate fruit and citrus sorting/grading machines efficiently and effectively.
• Meet throughput targets while maintaining high-quality output.
• Calibrate and monitor sizer scales and cameras to ensure accurate sorting.
• Uphold all quality and safety standards at all times.
• Communicate breakdowns, changeovers, and lot-end updates to minimize downtime.
• Extract and submit sizer reports after each changeover to relevant stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role in the fruit industry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electronic food/fruit sorting machinery and tools including its design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans & English.
• Good comprehension of numerical data.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent Time Management
• Persistence
• Proactive
• Detail orientated.
• Adaptable
• Problem Solver
• Good interpersonal skills