Optical Fruit Sorting Specialist

Our client, a Fruit Packaging company, situated in the Overberg has an exciting opportunity for an Optical Fruit Sorting Specialist.

The role is responsible for the effective operation of fruit sorting/grading machines to ensure maximum throughput and minimum downtime while adhering to all relevant quality and safety standards. The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Efficient operating of fruit & citrus sorting/grading machines.
• Review Production schedules, engineering specifications, process lines & flows.
• Calibration and monitoring of sizer scales and cameras.
• Ensure that quality and safety standards are always met.
• Communicate control breakdowns and changeovers (lot-end) to limit downtime.
• Extract and submit sizer reports after every changeover (lot-end) to relevant stakeholders.
• Preventative Maintenance Plan in cooperation with Maintenance Department

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma in Industrial/Systems Engineering or similar qualification
• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Engineering Subjects
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role in the fruit industry.
• Experience on a COMPAC machine will be advantageous
• Demonstrate knowledge of electronic food/fruit sorting machinery and tools including its design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans & English.
• Good comprehension of numerical data.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent Time Management
• Persistence
• Proactive
• Detail orientated.
• Problem Solver
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must reside in Swellendam area or be prepared to relocate to the area.
• Must have a valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle.

If you meet the above criteria, please send a detailed and updated CV including your salary expectation to adele@tsm.co.za

Applications close on 23 February 2024. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of submitting your cv, please consider your application as unsuccessful.