Weighbridge Operator

**Job Summary**
Responsible for safe and productive operating of the weighbridge machine allocated.

**Responsibilities**

**Productivity and profitable workflow**
- Responsible to achieve maximum productivity from equipment
- Responsible to keep maintenance costs of equipment as low as possible
- Responsible to report low levels of consumables

**SHEQ**
- Responsible for maintaining SHEQ standards around weighbridges, this includes safely directing traffic in case of congestion
- Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping standards around weighbridges
- Never allow anyone that is not properly qualified to operate the equipment
- Responsible for keeping management informed about the condition of the weighbridge
- Remind management that the weighbridge must be calibrated at specified intervals
- Keep copies of calibration certificates for perusal upon request, original to be kept by management

**Maintenance**
- Responsible for filling in equipment checklists as per specific requirements
- Responsible to report any malfunctions or breakdowns
- Advise management immediately when a breakdown occurs
- Responsible for basic maintenance of machinery
- Responsible to keep machinery and workstations clean and tidy

**Attendance**
- Operators are required to be reliable and add value to the team
- Operators will be monitored closely for absenteeism

**Record keeping**
- Ensure that production records are filed and submitted regularly
- Operators are expected to keep a diary
- Responsible for accurate data capturing
- Ensure that you are qualified and certified to operate the equipment
- Ensure that any data required is captured before operating machinery
- To record daily tasks and any maintenance done on the machines

**Requirements**:

- Operating experience dependant on type of machine to be operated
- Minimum 1 years working experience in a similar role
- Literate, able to fill in diary and reports
- Qualification to operate specific machinery

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Only Applicants being considered for the vacancy will be contacted.

Closing date: 7th July 2023