process operator (Potleader & TPS)

Main purpose of the job:

• To prepare, cook and fill fruit pulp base according to the recipes and to ensure the product meets the final product specification
• Operate the Tubula. Pasteuriser according to procedure and assist with management of operational event on this equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric, Maths and Science or N3 plus National Certificate In Food and Beverage Packaging Operations
• Induction and inhouse combined with Team Leader Training.
• Full competence within this role would typically be developed over a period of 1 to 2 years from Matric level
• 6 months 1 years from Diploma level in food processing
• Certificate in Food Processing
• Full competence in this role is typically developed over a 12 month period with induction and in-house training

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions for the area,
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and Allergen product principles and practices, Health, and safety procedures.
• Product and process specific knowledge, raw materials, quality procedures, cleaning procedures, Understanding and interpretation of basic process control.
• Principles of and understanding of processing equipment, Clean in Place (CIP) procedures
• Knowledge of food processing methods and technology Pasteurisation systems.
• Tubular pasteurisation Operating Procedures.

Skills:

• Inductory Computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Mathematical skills
• Operat the process,
• Prepare and startup equipment
• Conduct procedure
• Shutting down of equipment.
• Basic technical skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Prepare for the process.
• Operate the process
• Continuous process minding and following cleaning and CIP procedures.