Minimum Qualification: Matric

Experience: 1+ years manufacturing working experience

Closing date: 20 December 2024

Position Summary


With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Production Assistant (Egron) to be based in Mossel Bay Factory.
This operational role involves performing routine manual tasks related to the manufacturing and filling of milk powder. You will work in a controlled environment with stringent quality and safety standards, maintaining the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness.


A day in the life of an Egron Assistant :

Starting of the spray drier


Wait for instructions from process controller to install spray nozzles
Check the spraying quality and use the signals to communicate to the process controller


Stopping of the spray dryer


Wait for instructions from the process controller for stopping of the spray dryer
Dismantle the spraying nozzles and clean
Connect the spray nozzle flexi hoses to the CIP line


Totebin duties


Change and clean tote bins at the scales as per procedure and maintain general hygiene of the tote bin area and the 1st floor of the spray dryer
Declare tote bins on SAP immediately after removing them from the scale
Ensure proper handling of forklifts and batteries according to procedures


 Inline Laboratory duties


Carry out inline laboratory tests as per procedure
Record results in the analysis book and capture the quality results on SAP


  Housekeeping and hygiene


Assist with dry cleaning of the tower and other spray dryer equipment
Clean spray dryer floors, walls, windows and doors when necessary


 General


Participate in Shift handovers
Participate in continuous improvement activities
Performs other duties assigned to him/her from time to time by his/her team leader as    required.


What will make you successful?


Understand good laboratory practices
Reach Truck or Forklift licence
Understand the Nestle Hygiene code
Physical ability to perform manual cleaning tasks
Attention to detail and ability to follow routine procedures