MFC Prod Operator Plant (Middelburg) at Samancor Chrome

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assist with safely crushing and screening final product. To inspect the plant and material for deviations, to take samples and to discharge bins onto the tractors on a shift basis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• CUSTOMERS
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• BUSINESS PROCESSES 
• Crushing:
• Inspect plant during operation to ensure that conveyors and screens are not overloaded or damaged
• Inspect pre-break areas for quality and sizing
• Ensure material is stockpiled in the correct bunkers
• Ensure screen panels are in good condition for correct product sizing
• Ensure that material is crushed and screened to correct size
• Ensure that there are no excessive slag and/ or foreign objects in final product
• Take final product samples during crushing
• Collect crusher plant samples, submit and scan in at the Laboratory
• Monitor chips plant product bins and discharge onto tractor
• Temperature scanning of ingots
• Empty sample bins with Forklift
• Ensure conformance with quality and environmental standards
• Inspect crushed materials for quality deviations e.g., sizing and contamination
• Assist with crushing process where required
• Low Level Maintenance:
• Unblock blockages
• Ensure good housekeeping in the plant
• Inspect equipment for defects e.g., guarding, conveyors, screens, chutes and skirtings
• Operate the crane/ hoists - when required
• Reporting:
• Report material quality, sizing and plant performance to the Coordinator during shift
• General
• Work shifts
• Required to work overtime when needed
• Any other related tasks required for example: Ad hoc work with Crane / Forklift, Collections / deliveries from / to other departments, Ad hoc admin etc.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12/ N3 or N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric (4 Technical/ Business subjects and 2 x language subjects)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience of the plant, raw and final materials
• Completion of Basic Production Skills Programme
• Valid driver’s license (minimum B/ Code 8)
• Crane licence
• Forklift licence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, MES, LMS)
• Good Coordination Skills (Hand/eye and foot)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of product identification and quality