Closing Date: 2026/06/15
Reference Number: CLO260605-1
Job Title Operator: Process
Job Type Permanent
Department Production
Number of Positions 01
Location – Town / City Queensburgh
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Required Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Category Food Service
Job Advert Summary Responsible for operating and controlling whey production processes in accordance with standard operating procedures. The role includes monitoring processing equipment, ensuring product quality and efficiency, maintaining accurate production records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Operator oversees team performance, ensures compliance with quality assurance and GMP standards, and assists with maintenance and troubleshooting. The position requires working shifts and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
- Experience working in Whey production, advantageous
- Tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Food Technology/Science advantageous
- Autonomous Machine/Process Operation experience advantageous
- 2-5yrs relevant experience (FMCG/Food Production) in applying job related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level
- Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
Competencies
Achieves Results Effectively
Acts with honesty and consistency
Commitment and motivation
Maintains high standards
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and control plant processes
Operate processing plant, evaporator, tower, and process equipment according to operating procedure (SOP)
Ensure yield and throughput in the process.
Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs
Maintain adequate records of key production variables, such as: production volume and yield, plant up- and down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as required.
Manage team to achieve optimum performance and equipment throughput
Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
- Ensure quality assurance
Ensure integrity of raw materials and product
Communicate directly with laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures
Sample and test process streams as required by the QA program and procedures
Maintain production and QA records
Focus on best practices and GMP
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
Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues