Job Reference Number: G041300 Department: OPERATIONS Business Unit: Industry: Supply Chain Job Type: Permanent Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related
Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a General Worker, based in Kempton Park.
Job Description
Purpose: To assist under supervision with treating, drying and bagging of different varieties and seed lots, according to company Standard Operating Procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive seed-lots for treatment and confirm type of treatment is correct.
Check / verify quantities, kins, varieties, seed size and lot numbers of seed received for treatment against the information supplied on the transfer.
Accurately weigh / check weigh containers according to prescribed procedures after application.
Close and label containers / bags of processed / treated seed according to prescribed procedures.
Stack / pack containers / bags with processed / treated seed according to prescribed procedures.
Assist with sealing (when applicable) of processed / treated seed according to prescribed procedures.
Ensure that all procedures as per appropriate checklists are accurately followed.
Clean all equipment thoroughly before and after each application, ensuring no traces or residue of previous treatments remain.
Present documentation (job card) to Supervisor for final reconciliation, approval, and sign off.
Operate the cleaning, treatment equipment after appropriate settings have been finalised by Supervisor.
Clean the relevant equipment before and after use.
Maintain high levels of hygiene surrounding the work area.
Presenting of job card to supervisor for approval and sign-off, before forwarded to next step in the process.
Ensure that seed is treated according to prescribed protocols and standards.
Assist with quality control of packaging material i.e., labels, bags, cartons, packets, etc. in conjunction with the Supervisor.
Ensure that quality control procedures, and instructions, are adhered to.
Daily Checklist to be completed on equipment in an accurate and thorough manner.
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