Sovereign Foods, a national supplier of quality chicken to various markets is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator for its Agriculture operations in Uitenhage. This position reports to the Production Shift Manager.
The incumbent of this position will be required to effectively utilise the pellet mills to produce feed within specification. The successful incumbent should be in the possession of a matric certificate. A recognised qualification in production would be an advantage. Previous pellet mill operation and/or maintenance experience and a demonstrated mechanical aptitude would be advantageous.

Results Required
Operate the pellet lines by starting, running and stopping them at the appropriate times;
Do the scheduled cleaning and inspection of the machinery used for the pellet mill production;
Set and adjust the conditioners, pelleter, coolers and aspiration;
Assist Maintenance with breakdowns and perform maintenance on the machines;
Conduct good housekeeping and adhere to the required health & safety standards;
Adhere to all company policies and procedures relating to work, working conditions, discipline, SHE, BRC and administration;
Report accurately and timeously on any problems that may occur during the course of carrying out normal duties to a person in authority for further action;
Carry out any other reasonable instruction that Management might issue

Critical Competencies and Skills
Knowledge on production equipment, operation and maintenance
Great attention to details
Have a customer service orientated mind set
Good communication skills
As Sovereign Foods is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

Only appropriately qualified and experienced individuals should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and a copy ID to the HR Team.
Closing date: 13 October 2020