Machine Minder

Company

RCL Foods

Functions

Engineering

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Pretoria West

Job Description

RCL FOODS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Machine Minder to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and will report to the Maintanance Foreman.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric.
• A first line maintenance course of equivalent would be preferable.
• Two years’ experience in a FMCG or mechanical environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up the machine to ensure the required quality standard of product.
• Machine Operation: Monitor the speed and state of the machine to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Report unsafe conditions and acts to management.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Start up and shut down machines in a safe manner as required by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Conduct regular safety inspections on machinery in line with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Machine Maintenance: Conduct routine and first line maintenance on machinery to ensure machinery is mechanically and functionally sound.
• Machine Maintenance: Assist artisans in attending to machine breakdowns.
• Machine Maintenance: Conduct basic fault-finding on machinery.
• Machine Maintenance: Isolate machine and remove components that require cleaning, lubrication and inspection.
• Housekeeping: Ensure the workstation is clean, neat and tidy and in line with food safety standards.
• Housekeeping: Clean the machine in line with operating guidelines and food safety requirements.
• Housekeeping: Complete checklists and records for traceability and audit purposes.
• Team Coordination: Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.