Introduction

At GWK we work daily to move the boundaries of agriculture, to help people discover new and better ways. We are pioneers in the agri- and food value chain, committed to shaping a sustainable business, driving growth and providing a better future for all stakeholders. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

Job Description

Effective execution and supervising over milling activities through optimal utilization of resources to deliver a constant high-quality product.

Requirements

• The suitable candidate must have a Gr.12-certificate and Millers qualification (Grain Milling Federation Certificate: Theory & Practice);and / or City and Guilds of London Advanced Wheat Milling.
• The suitable candidate must have 3 years’ experience with 2 years as an Apprentice Miller.
• The suitable candidate must have a valid driver’s license and own transport.
• The suitable candidate must understand laboratory work and be able to do tests and analysis, recording of mill data.
• The suitable candidate must be willing and able to work shifts and act as a relief Miller if required.
• Wheat Grading Certificate and Fumigation Certificate will be advantageous
• The suitable candidate will be preferably required to reside near the location of the Mill Site, i.e. Richie and surroundings

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of mill (quality, extractions, Milling gains, housekeeping, admin etc.);
• Ensure mill operate within agreed quality and extractions;
• Monitor execution of milling process, by managing downtime, control and optimize people, mill, machinery and equipment; OEE;s
• Miller's maintenance of the mill’s machinery and equipment;
• Ensure input Quality - Responsible for Raw material, production and mix back;
• Form part of the food safety management team and safety team, to ensure safety, health, hygiene and pest management;
• Provide support to the production manager, to implement the production plan in order to achieve the set targets;
• Work with and manage people in a production environment and ensure that work instructions are carried out.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proactive
• Team work.
• Time management
• Problem solving skills
• Physical ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft package ie, Excel, Outlook, Word

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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