Driver Code 14 - Bonnievale at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description

• Join Lactalis SA at our Bonnievale Plant in the Tankers department with the main responsibilities of loading of milk at farms and plants. Successful candidates need to have at least 2 year’s experiences as a tanker driver within FMCG environment and must have a  Valid PrDP. Tanker Driver must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of food quality and full adherence to all Safety & Health policies, procedures and legislation. Be fluent in English.

Required Skills

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid PrDP and Code 14 Drivers license
• At least 2 year’s experiences within FMCG environment
• At least 2 years experiences as a tanker driver
• Willing to do long distance routes
• Willing to work shifts, long hours, weekends, public holidays and overtime.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be medically fit in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Diligence and accuracy in daily functions
• Punctuality and attendance reliability
• Must be a team player
• Ability to work at heights
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to perform Ad hoc tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sampling, measuring and evaluation of milk
• Post and pre trip inspection of vehicles
• Loading of milk at farms and plants, collection of samples equipment, samples, receipts, load sheets, instructions and relevant documentation
• Management and housekeeping of vehicle and equipment.
• Partake in all Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Off hook and hook of trailers. 
• Off hook trailers at a safe spot daily.
• Evaluate milk.  Evaluate milk for foreign objects daily for each tank.
• Complete alliserol test on farm.  Daily for each tank that he load.
• Taking of samples. 
• Take temperature readings at every tank daily.
• Complete documentation. 
• Couple and uncouple hoses and pump milk.  Must couple pipes properly and do not overfill tanker.
• Stir the milk properly and take samples daily for each tank.
• Drive carefully and in a professional manner.
• Report any deviances to the supervisor.
• Work according to and promote Food safety, Continues Improvement and NOSA standards.
• Adhere to the official road traffic regulation act.