Finn Coater

Department: Production

Site: 352 - Premier Candy

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Location - Town / City: Isando

Job Description

Machine Operation Check the production plan for shift. Conduct and document quality and safety checks during pre-start up. Check chocolate availability. Collect centre to the Finn Coating section. Place Centre inside the Finn coater. Start the Finn coater conveyor. Open and close chocolate valves according to standard repeatedly to get the standard size as per specifications. Release and close the air pressure from the Finn coater machine. Start the machine to ensure product attains smooth finish according to specification. Place products on a tray for next stage in the production process. Place coated centre inside than pan and ensure that raw materials are mixed separately in a bucket. Stop the machine after three minutes; ensure mixture in the pan is dry. Release the air pressure from the panning machine. Close the air pressure valve after four minutes. Release air pressure from the machine and remove the product from the pan Place the product on a stand/trolley. Place colours into pans (five/ten pans) and start the panning machine. Stop the machine and add raw materials to ensure to smooth finish to product. Start the machine to ensure product attains smooth finish according to specification. Start the machine and add raw material (powder/polishing agent) to the pan. Add additional raw materials at intervals of 15 minutes to the pan. Remove the sweets from pan and place into buckets. Ensure that all colours are mixed and ensure correct weight according to product specification. Weigh the products at the end of each stage. Contact Production Supervisor in the event of a breakdown or mechanical failure. Quality Ensure alignment of all work process to the required quality standards. Proactively identify continual improvement opportunities. Action agreed quality initiatives. Implement corrective actions identified within specified time. Health and Safety Adhere to all Health and Safety rules and standards. Wear the required PPE all the time. Ensure the right safety equipment is available and use it in a safe and correct manner. Accountable for all safety equipment issued. Report all safety hazards, accidents and incidents to relevant parties. Ensure work area is clean at the start of and the end of shift. 4:. Communication Participate actively and constructively in meetings. Proactively provide input to the improvement or resolution of problem areas identified. Understand and live the values of the organization.

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 Basic literacy and numeracy N3 – N6 (Mechanical and/or Electrical) - Desirable

Experience Requirements

• 2-year Experience in the same roles/positions - Essential FMCG/Production experience - 2-3 Years – Essential

Skills and Competencies

• Communication- written & verbal Compliance requirements Computer literacy Negotiation Planning & Organising Problem solving Time Basic literacy and numeracy FMCG environment in production planning role 5 years

Working Conditions

• Extra work hours required at month end, financial year-end and at management discretion. Pressurised environment Understanding of Food Safety Management, Quality Management Systems and Food Manufacturing Processes

EE Commitment

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