Production Operator

SUMMARY:
Southern Oil Pty Ltd, an established company and market leader in the manufacturing of Canola oil and related products in the retail, food services, and bulk sectors, has the following exciting career opportunity in Blackheath.

POSITION INFO:

Short Summary:

The main task of this position is to assist with product processing, loading and offloading of products, and assisting with maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Tanker loading and offloading.
• Taking product samples from tanks and tankers.
• Sealing the outlet valve and top manhole on tankers.
• Circulating of blended products.
• Adding antioxidants to the processed product.
• Exchanging filter bags during loading.
• Hose exchanges. Cleaning of hose exchange areas.
• Drop water out of the tank to allow it to drain to the sewer.
• Pump operation.
• Steam application to the tanks.
• Cleaning the transfer lines of product.
• Operate the flowmeter and generate the relevant paperwork/ delivery notes.
• General housekeeping and gardening.
• General maintenance of plant equipment and assets.

• Minimum of a Grade 12
• Conversant in English and Afrikaans
• Forklift License (Advantage)
• Driver’s License (Advantage)
• Experience in a fats and oils environment is preferable
• Experience in an industrial environment is preferable

• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Self-motivated and be able to work without close supervision
• Flexible/ adaptable to different situations
• Disciplined and reliable

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