Operator II

This role is designed to operate plant and equipment in designated sections in accordance with standards operating procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manufacture blends and reaction batches in blenders and reactors respectively 
• Ensure plant section is safe for start-up and appropriate documentation is available for batch start up 
• Monitor Effluent levels and Utilities
• Ensure efficient control over Utility and raw material usage, to prevent wastage.
• Stencilling of Polycans, Labelling of all packaging containers and packing.
• Pack and Offload tankers
• Transfer product to/from storage tanks
• Control reaction using Scada system
• Manage and separate waste materials
• Identify changing process conditions and investigate
• Communicate accurate and concise information to the Team Leaders and Laboratory personnel
• Assist the Team Leaders in updating manufacturing manuals and process logs
• Assist in the training of Operators and Learners
• Conduct risk assessments
• Conduct bulk storage tanks cycle count
• Ensure efficient shift handover
• Operate Forklift and air hoist
• Ensure that all safety standards are maintained

Qualifications and Experience (Must)

• Matric
• Chemical Operations NQF 2
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a chemical plant
• Valid forklift licence
• Ability to work at height

Personal attributes
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

• Planning and organising
• Quality Orientation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety awareness

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