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Optical Fruit Sorting Specialist (COMPAC)
TSM Consulting
Swellendam, South Africa
Mid
2 years - 20 years
Cost to Company
Full Time
Skills and Industries
Job Description
Our client, a Fruit Packaging company, situated in the Overberg has an exciting opportunity for an Optical Fruit Sorting Specialist.
The role is responsible for the effective operation of fruit sorting/grading machines to ensure maximum throughput and minimum downtime while adhering to all relevant quality and safety standards. The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Production Manager.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Efficient operating of fruit & citrus sorting/grading machines.
- Review Production schedules, engineering specifications, process lines & flows.
- Calibration and monitoring of sizer scales and cameras.
- Ensure that quality and safety standards are always met.
- Communicate control breakdowns and changeovers (lot-end) to limit downtime.
- Extract and submit sizer reports after every changeover (lot-end) to relevant stakeholders.
- Preventative Maintenance Plan in cooperation with Maintenance Department
Candidate Requirements
- Diploma in Industrial/Systems Engineering or similar qualification
- Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Engineering Subjects
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role in the fruit industry.
- Experience on a COMPAC machine will be advantageous
- Demonstrate knowledge of electronic food/fruit sorting machinery and tools including its design, uses, repair and maintenance.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans & English.
- Good comprehension of numerical data.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Excellent Time Management
- Persistence
- Proactive
- Detail orientated.
- Problem Solver
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must reside in Swellendam area or be prepared to relocate to the area.
- Must have a valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle.
If you meet the above criteria, please send a detailed and updated CV including your salary expectation to adele@tsm.co.za
Applications close on 23 February 2024. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of submitting your cv, please consider your application as unsuccessful.