Plant Operator

Overview

Purpose of the job : Responsible for making batches of in-specification products.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, Storage & Issue of Raw Materials – Associate with Plant.
• Making of job cards, checking that correct raw materials are received as per relevant job cards and coordinating other relevant parties, i.e. raw materials, planning, etc., to expedite production of product batches.
• Plant Duties : Ensure production vessels and pipes are drained / cleaned prior to manufacturing (avoid cross contamination of product).
• Ensure that manufacturing instructions (SOPs) are followed.
• Follow operating work instructions for operation of plant equipment and complete appropriate log sheets where / when applicable.
• Ensure that product samples per sampling instructions are taken.
• Required to drive a forklift and to maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift.
• Meet production / packaging quality standards as specified by the Production Plan.
• Completion of quality control schedules and report quality control problems to the Production Team Leader.
• Ensure plant is always clean and in a safe condition at all times.
• Required to work in other work areas other than normal work area as directed by the Team Leader.
• When production demand drops, required to carry out other ad hoc tasks.
• Assist with stock takes and assist Management with problem solving tasks.
• Report all non‑conformance issues.
• Sign all relevant areas on job cards pertaining to incumbent's level of authority.
• Required to go for retraining on all relevant plant WI's and SOP's every 2 years for areas under the incumbent's control.
• Assist with conducting planned job observations on all WI's and SOP's in areas of responsibility.

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