Production Operator at Kemin Industries

Responsibilities;

• Daily organization of production line.
• Follow up use of correct labels.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients, clean, load, operate, and unload mixers, tanks, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Operation of the production installations in accordance with the instructions.
• Lifting and moving up to 40kg of bags and drums of raw materials.
• Packing product into 25 kg and/or 400kg bags.
• Production of products in accordance with the mixing instructions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES: 

• Control of use of correct raw materials, quantities, lot numbers and administration.
• Performing daily operations, mixing, blending, and other manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules are met in accordance with instructions and adhering to company policies and regulations.
• Daily housekeeping.
• Wearing required PPE (Full face mask, Safety shoes, Overall, gloves and safety glasses).
• Responsible for quality, quantity, and waste of products at all working stations.
• Operating scales, pumps, and material handling equipment for the pre-weigh of raw materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow Safety process with mixer tank and blenders and use them in a safe and approved manner.
• The ability to follow directions and written processes and procedures.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and be able to work with fractions and decimals.
• Certified to operate forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret digital scales.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to use the SCADA and HMI technology.

Qualifications;

• 2+ years of experience of chemical Batch processing experience a plus.
• Must have Matric with Maths and Science or equivalent.
• Chemical qualification is an added advantage.
• Forklift license an advantage.