Machine Minder

Purpose of the Role

To maintain and operate processing line machinery to ensure optimum production and to maintain the condition of the machine(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation
  • Set up the machine to ensure required quality standards.
  • Monitor machine speed and state for efficiency.
  • Highlight problem areas for corrective action.
  • Adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Health and Safety Compliance
  • Report unsafe conditions and acts.
  • Start up and shut down machines safely.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections.
• Machine Maintenance
  • Conduct routine maintenance to ensure functionality.
  • Assist in machine breakdowns.
  • Conduct basic fault-finding.

Knowledge/Competence

Behaviour Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics, Face the brutal facts, Smash the silos, Lead with integrity, respect, and energy, Be curious and challenge change, Take accountability for results and people.
• Knowledge
• Hand tools, poultry equipment knowledge advantageous.
• Skills
• Verbal communication, interpersonal, literacy, numeracy, mechanical aptitude.
• Attributes
• Self-motivation, tolerance of stress.

Qualification and Experience

• Grade 12 with two years' FMCG experience, first-line maintenance course preferable.