General Worker , Maintenance Grain Field Chickens Abattoir , Reitz

Reitz, Free State, South Africa

Job Description


IntroductionGrain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.Responsible for activities associated with general work around the DAF unit area, feather area, sump area and the entire abattoir in accordance with laid down instructions/ policies and procedures.Requirements

  • Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
  • Able to work in warm abattoir areas with pungent smell (feathers, blood).
  • The applicant should be in good physical condition as the position involves physical work and standing for extended periods.
  • A willingness to work overtime, incl. shifts, on weekends and holidays when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Cleaning the DAF unit, feather press, sump pit and feather area.
  • Ensuring that the equipment is washed, and damaged or broken machines and equipment are reported to the shift controllers.
  • Assist in inspecting broken shackles & yokes of the airline chiller during start-ups.
  • Ensuring that the machines are working the entire production time and reporting all failures in time as and when they occur.
  • Assisting in replacing the plucker fingers during weekend maintenance work.
  • Ensuring that all valves, scrapers, screen, and pumps are in a good working condition.
  • Ensuring that the sump pit room is clean and ready for start-up.
  • Ensuring that the feather area is clean and ready.
  • Ensuring that the water sieve unit is clean and ready for start-up.
Skills Required
  • Understanding of production procedures.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
  • Team player.
  • Able to work under pressure.
Other Information
  • The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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  • VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1339999
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Reitz, Free State, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned