Operator

**Job Advert Summary**:
Operate processing equipment in **FETA** factory according to Standard Operating Procedures. Operate processing equipment in **FETA** factory according to Standard Operating Procedures. Operate processing equipment in **FETA** factory according to Standard Operating Procedures. Operate processing equipment in **FETA** factory according to Standard Operating Procedures. Operate processing equipment in **FETA** factory according to Standard Operating Procedures. Operate processing equipment in **FETA** factory according to Standard Operating Procedures.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
- Diagnostic competency assessment
- Machine Operation experience in **FETA** advantageous
- Tertiary qualification in Operations, Quality Management advantageous
- Business English: Fluent
- Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Operate, monitor and control plant processes**
- Operate processing equipment in line with standard operating procedure (SOP)
- Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs
- Maintain adequate records of key production variables, such as: production volume & yield, plant up
- and down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as required
- Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
- Monitor usage and inventories of process chemicals and supplies & minimize loss on machines
- Ensure quality assurance
- Ensure integrity of raw materials and product
- Maintain production records
- Understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required
- Assist with plant maintenance and safety program
- Communicate equipment related problems directly to the maintenance department
- Perform preventative maintenance activities as required
- Conduct cleaning in place (CIP) and prepare equipment for sanitation
- Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues