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Silo Operator - VKB Grain, Maluti Depot

VKB Agriculture

Job Description

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 varied tasks relating to quality control at Simba processing. Ensure that safety compliance and standards are always maintained.

Requirements
  • Grade 12 or NQF 4
  • Certificate in grain grading and grain fumigation would serve as an advantage
  • Valid driver's license for tractor / Front end Loader would serve as an advantage
  • Must be willing to work overtime and shifts
  • Clear Criminal Record
  • Experience in a similar environment will be advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Monitor flow of grain continuously
  • Quality Control during storage and processing of products
  • Responsible for the correct stacking of Simba maize and maintaining stack cards
  • Continuous grain protection through fumigation as determined by supervisor
  • Monitor grain tube temperature and report deviation to superior
  • Measure grain tubes according to policy and safety regulations
  • Assist with monthly food safety inspections as needed
  • Operate silo according to the VKB Group policy and regulations
  • Provide general assistance and AD Hoc tasks as required
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Any general work as requested by management
Skills Required
  • Responsible
  • Punctual
  • Conflict management skills
  • Initiative
Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$38,080/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Critical Thinking
Common Technologies
Mobile Operating Systems (iOS/Android) Microsoft Windows 11 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Microsoft Excel 365 Modern CAD Systems (e.g., Tyler Technologies New World CAD)

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