Technical Operator

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose is the operation of the malting and associated process areas, the execution of quality control checks and analyses, including coaching of other team members and supporting the malting shift artisan in carrying out asset care activities.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Operating equipment in raw materials and wetside  process areas according to the Standard Operating Procedure and supporting the plant control system under instructions of the Team leader and Process Artisan.
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and record transfer delays.
• Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems
• Carrying out in-depth cleaning of conveyors, vessels, GVs and Kiln main machines, lubrication and inspection of equipment according to the work instructions and in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader for resolution.
• Assisting the Process Artisan in executing running repairs on shift.
• Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses, and recording the results on the appropriate information system.
• The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions.
• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team goals and participate in team goal review sessions.
• Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.
• Where problems occur, use 5Y’s and quick fix routines to identify the possible origin and report these to the Process Artisan for resolution.
• Identify sources of waste and report these to the Team Leader.
• Prepare for Raw material  and Wet end  start up.

Profile:

• Full Craft Certificate
• External: National Diploma or equivalent
• Min – 12 months on the job training @ SKAP process
• 1 years experience in a malting environment
• Previous experience in a process controlled manufacturing environment, ideally in food FMCG products.
• Ideal – FTC (Mech / Elec) or Electromechanical
• IBD certificate
• Completed traineeship

Additional Information:

Band: X

ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.

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