Job Description:

Operational tasks:

• Executes operational activities based on the daily production plan and sequencing.

• Collects the correct raw materials for production from the production warehouse timeously / prior to the scaling process to minimize downtime.

• Effectively scale raw materials as per Nutriciel requirements by following he batch sheet / formulation precisely.

• Supply the scaled-out batches to production once scaling is completed.

• Reporting discrepancies, incorrect weights, equipment problems, or material shortages to Shift Supervisor as soon as they occur.

Continuous improvement:

• Signals deviations in current processes, techniques and/or systems and flags opportunities for improvement with supervisor, in order to continuously optimize and improve operational (work) processes, tools and systems.

Safety & Compliance:

• Works in compliance with all relevant (personal as well as food) safety, environmental and quality management system regulations and procedures, as well as operational standards

• Promotes awareness on SHEQ, signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations.

Good housekeeping:

• Ensures the work area is left clean and in a safe working condition and that there are no hazardous situations. Maintains the appearance of the production line(s), working area(s) and production site

Min Job requirements

• Min Grade - Matric (Mathematics will be an advantage)

• Min. 2 years' experience in Scaling

• Knowledge in Nutriciel System

Additional Requirements

• Basic computer literacy and ability to complete production records accurately.

• Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling activities associated with Scaling in manufacturing.

• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality standards.

• Forklift licence (advantageous), if operators are expected to move pallets or finished product.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.