Operator: Process at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Responsible for operating and controlling whey production processes in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role includes monitoring processing equipment, ensuring product quality and efficiency, maintaining accurate production records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Operator oversees team performance, ensures compliance with quality assurance and GMP standards, and assists with maintenance and troubleshooting. The position requires working shifts and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• Experience working in Whey production, advantageous
• Tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Food Technology/Science advantageous
• Autonomous Machine/Process Operation experience advantageous
• 2-5yrs relevant experience (FMCG/Food Production) in applying job related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies    

• Achieves Results Effectively
• Acts with honesty and consistency
• Commitment and motivation
• Maintains high standards

Duties and Responsibilities    
 Operate, monitor, and control plant processes

• Operate processing plant, evaporator, tower, and process equipment according to operating procedure (SOP)
• Ensure yield and throughput in the process.
• Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs
• Maintain adequate records of key production variables, such as: production volume and yield, plant upand down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as required.
• Manage team to achieve optimum performance and equipment throughput
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.

Ensure quality assurance

• Ensure integrity of raw materials and product
• Communicate directly with laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures
• Sample and test process streams as required by the QA program and procedures
• Maintain production and QA records
• Focus on best practices and GMP
• Understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required

Assist with plant maintenance and safety program

• Communicate equipment related problems directly to the maintenance department
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues

Deadline:15th June,2026