Optical Fruit Sorting Specialist - Swellendam, South Africa - TSM Consulting

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

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.