Machine Operator - VKB Grain, Stoffelshoek

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

Performs a number of complex tasks requiring thorough training and experience and the use of sophisticated equipment.

Requirements

Grade 12/NQF 4.

Previous experience in a similar role/ within a Silo will serve as recommendation.

Willing to work after hours should it be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Push tumbrel in position according to orders given and prescriptions on a continuous basis, during grain receiving, handling and offloading.

Inspect grain conveyer belts for damage and grain transport according to policy and procedures to prevent mixing of different grain.

Monitor grain to different bind for correct dumping.

Inspect and measure grain bins.

Maintain neatness of work environment.

Oversee the process of offloading truck and wagons correctly.

Continuous application of regulations with regards to safety equipment.

Skilled Required

Quick decision making.

Problem solving and analyses.

Team work.

Communication skills.

Compliant.

Planning.

Personal resilience.

Able to perform under pressure.

Precise and accurate.

Reliable and have an excellent work attendance record.

Other Information

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