Yard Controller at SA Metal Group

Job Description

• SA Steelworks has Yard Controller positions available. The successful candidates will provide support to SA Steelworks Meltshop Department. Applicants will be required to complete a skills test, only candidates with an average of 70% can successfully apply for the vacancy. (SHIFT POSITION)

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to do basic mathematical calculations to ensure correct process parameters
• Control scrap mix to maintain scrap inventory
• Monitor the scrap mix to ensure that changes are in conformance to melting specifications.
• Select and identify metals not in conformance to required heat charge specifications and handle according to company procedures
• Monitor the charging and melting of steel to determine conformance to melting specifications
• Coordinate and direct scrap trucks by material type for transfer into the melting process.
• Coordinate all internal processed scrap materials in scrap yard.
• Load trucks as necessary
• Operates forklift, grab and front-end loader during routine performance of duties.
• Supervise two assistants providing daily direction of work to be performed and setting daily production goals
• Transferring Dust plant dust from the dust collection silos and maintain housekeeping of Dust plant.
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation
• Removes billets from the production areas and ensure proper identification
• Conducts inspection of assigned equipment and communicates to management any machine malfunctions.
• Conduct daily inspection of relevant work areas and report possible failures or unsafe working conditions.
• Effectively monitor production process to achieve set daily targets and to minimize down time.
• Ability to analyze potential failures and communicate accordingly with possible solutions in a timeous manner
• Continuously assess safe working practices and ensure that all incidents are recorded and addressed promptly.
• Ensure shift handovers are conducted thoroughly in the melt shop fifteen minutes before the start of each shift and ensure that all issues are reported clearly.
• Abiding by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act and Company policies
• Quality control according to set standards

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Matric (Maths Compulsory)
• Forklift and FEL license
• Minimum of 2 years working experience as Scrap Controller/Raw Material controller or in a similar environment.
• Computer Literate
• Strong knowledge of machinery
• Ability to detect machine discrepancies
• Experience working in the steel industry advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
• Willingness to work overtime and SHIFTS
• Must consistently be conscious of and compliant with Health & Safety rules and regulations
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management
• In good health, physically fit

Attributes:

• Team player
• Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills
• Concentration & Precision
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent standards in execution