Grain Grader - VKB Milling, Mokopane at VKB Group

Job Description

• The purpose of the Grain Grader role is to ensure all incoming grain deliveries are accurately sampled, graded, weighed, and recorded in accordance with site procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• The role supports efficient receival operations, protects product integrity, and ensures only compliant grain is accepted into storage or processing. As well as ensuring adherence to Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP procedures

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Food Safety certificate
• Fumigation certification
• Grain Grades certification
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the grading industry.
• Experience in grain grading, agricultural receivals, or similar quality control role
• Experience with weighbridge operations and receival documentation (desirable)
• Knowledge of grain quality standards, grading procedures, and contamination controls

Duties and Responsibilities

Grain Quality Assessment

• Accurate sampling and grading of all incoming grain loads in line with approved standards and site procedures
• Consistent identification of grain quality issues, contamination, or non-conforming loads
• Clear communication of grading outcomes to relevant personnel

Weighbridge & Receival Accuracy

• Correct recording of gross, tare, and net weights for all receivals
• Accurate verification and entry of delivery and consignment details
• Timely processing of vehicles to support efficient receival operations

Compliance & Safety

• Full compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety, and biosecurity requirements
• Proper application of site procedures for rejected, segregated, or restricted grain loads
• Prompt reporting of incidents, hazards, and non-conformances
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, Food Safety, and HACCP procedures throughout the grading area.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete and accurate receival, grading, and weighbridge records
• Reliable data to support inventory management and reporting
• Contribution to audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes

Site & Equipment Standards

• Clean, orderly, and safe receiving bay and weighbridge area
• Correct use and basic maintenance of grading and sampling equipment
• Timely reporting of equipment faults or operational issues

Skills Required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor/industrial environment
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to safety and quality procedures
• Basic computer and data entry skills

Closing Date 17 May 2026