Syrup Room Assistant

SUMMARY:
The Syrup Room Assistant is responsible for assisting the Syrup Maker and Team Leader

POSITION INFO:

Syrup Room Assistant

Operations
Accountable for quality, standards, service and desired outputs within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. May be responsible for work of others. This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter-related functional processes.

Job Purpose
The Syrup Room Assistant is responsible for assisting the Syrup Maker and Team Leader in the loading of the sugar silo for the simple syrup manufacturing process, as well as assisting the Syrup Maker on shift in the mixing and preparation of such syrups. The Syrup Room Assistant is also expected to carry out any reasonable instruction given by either the Syrup Maker or the shift Team Leader.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Quality
Make sure bags are clean and in good condition before decanting
Ensure FIFO principles are followed when decanting
Processing
Ensure sugar is added at the correct quantity (1 Ton)
Start the stirrers while dissolving
Ensure sugar in tanks is stirred until properly dissolved
Assist in the syrup mixing or preparation process

Housekeeping
Keep all process equipment and the surrounding area clean
Responsible for general housekeeping within the sugar and syrup room
Multitask
Must be prepared to carry out any lawful and reasonable instructions

Raw Material Receiving
Make sure sugar is stored on plastic pallets only
Make sure sugar arrives in good condition and not in damaged bags
First-Level Maintenance and Equipment Care
Conduct routine equipment inspections before start-up and during operation.
Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment in accordance with the approved maintenance schedule.
Identify abnormal noise, vibration, temperature, leakage, damage or equipment performance.
Perform minor adjustments and basic first-level maintenance tasks within the employee’s training and authorisation.
Report and escalate equipment defects or breakdowns promptly.
Assist the Technical team during planned maintenance, where required.
Complete the relevant inspection and maintenance records.
Conduct routine inspections of pumps, stirrers, valves, hoses and seals, and identify and report any visible leaks or defects.
Cleaning and lubrication tasks listed in the autonomous-maintenance schedule.

Health, Safety, Quality and FSSC 22000
Adhere to company health and safety policies
Adhere to food safety standards
Adhere to all Food Safety Standards and report on all Food Safety Management System issues to the Food Safety Team
Ensure Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRP 2, OPRP 3 & OPRP 4) are measured, monitored and verified at predetermined frequencies as per the SOP

Qualifications and Experience
Qualification
Grade 12
Valid Forklift License

Experience
6 months' experience in the beverage industry

Key Qualities
Communication
Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks

Problem Solving
Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.

Relationships Maintained
Others in own work area

Behavioural Competencies
Accountability
Takes on responsibility and accountability for tasks and actions.

Collaboration
The ability to understand people and their motivations, build good relationships with them, and achieve results through the efforts of others as well as your own.

Decision Making
Make timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks