Scaler Grain Field Chickens, Abattoir

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 ensuring GFC products are weighed using a digital scale in accordance with laid down standard operating procedures, supporting acceptable standards of service delivery.Requirements

  • Grade 12 or NQF Level Equivalent.
  • At least 2 years' experience as a Scaler in a Poultry Abattoir.
  • Basic Meat/ Food Safety, Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge.
  • Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic surfaces.
  • Working consistently in cold room temperatures.
  • Physical ability to lift bags or cartons onto/ from the scale or conveyor assembly.
  • May be exposed to noise levels of varying degrees.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • This position requires regular rotation.
  • A willingness to work overtime, incl. Saturdays, when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure product weights are correct to keep within quality standards and limit unnecessary losses.
  • Continuously ensure that the digital scale is calibrated.
  • Receive product from packer and accurately weigh using the scale.
  • Send the product on in the production line after weighing.
  • Identify incorrectly packed or labelled products, ensuring weights, tares and labelling is 100% correct.
  • Continuously ensure client service to the next department in the production line to deliver quality products.
  • Ensures the neatness / housekeeping of your area of responsibility.
  • To always comply with all Meat/ Food Safety, Hygiene and Health & Safety requirements at all times.
  • To complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by direct manager.
  • Any other duties as may be required by management.
Skills Required
  • Ability to use a digital scale accurately.
  • Understanding of procedures.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
  • Precision and attention to detail.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

VKB Group

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1356531
  • 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