Lignin Attendant at Sappi

As a Lignin Attendant, you will be responsible to: 

• Assists the Spray Dryer Operator in the making of Modified lignin Products both Liquid and Powder.
• Runs Batch Reactions of Lignin paying close attention to quality of product produced
• Ensures safe correct dosing of chemicals.
• Ensure valves are correctly lined up for required products and communicates with the Spray Dryer operator to ensure levels are correct and no contamination occurs.
• Monitors reaction exotherm and ensures the correct peak ratios are reached
• Runs 25kg Bagging plant during Modified lignin runs with the assistance of the Assistant SD operator and the SD operator
• Visually checks, Chemical Storage Areas, Pumps, Tanks, conveyors, chutes, and other plant machinery for defects which may require attention and reports to the Production Foreman. (Autonomous Maintenance).
• Maintains housekeeping and safety by keeping his plant clean, tidy, and adhering to safety practices and procedures.
• Assists in the Sodium Sulphite plant.
• Samples liquor after the reaction and pumps the correct tanks based on results.
• Carries out any duties/tasks as requested by supervision
• Reducing waste, Preventing spills
• Meeting environmental targets that apply to his sphere of influence
• Complying with hazardous chemical handling procedures
• Complying with environmental legal requirements

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric and N4 Pulp & Paper Certificate (4 subjects) and/or relevant NQF Level 5 qualification.
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package).
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably, paper production.
• An S4 in Pulp & Paper or Chemical Engineering would be advantageous