Operator: Process at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Clover has an opportunity for a Operator to join their team within the Tropika mixing production department in Port Elizabeth.
• The purpose if this role is to Operate mixing plant equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ideal candidate should have worked in the dairy manufacturing industry and have experience operating machinery for the production of milk. 

Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• Relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level  
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Basic) 
• Work in extreme conditions
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies    

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

Duties and Responsibilities    
Operate, monitor and control plant processes  

• Operate processing equipment e.g. pasteuriser, homogeniser, separator, etc. in line with standard 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 & yield, plant up- and down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as required  
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness  

Ensure quality assurance  

• Ensure integrity of raw materials and products 
• 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 QA records 
• 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 such as required  
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues  

Deadline:28th June,2026