Cellulose Preparation Operator

• Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Process, HMI and Equipment understanding of pulping and refining steps
• Loading and operation of pulper
• Handling and prepping of cellulose bales
• Ensure the correct recipe settings are being used for pulper
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of the pulper, refiners, cycle tanks and cellulose storage tanks
• Adjust process parameters for the pulper and refiner
• Operating forklift
• Blending of cellulose (good and bad quality)
• Conduct in-line quality tests (drainage and consistency) and operational inspections as required
• Ensure that material produced are to an acceptable standard and free from defects
• Quality checks and inspections
• Troubleshooting operation issues and quality defects
• Operation of silica milling plant
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of the silica sand milling step
• Operation of FEL

The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and possess a FLT Drivers licence as well as a certificate and licence for Front End loader. It would be advantageous should the candidate have a certificate for Overhead Crane Operation. The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces. The ideal candidate should have at least two years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance.

This role is responsible for the pulping and refining of cellulose to be used in the production of Fiber Cement Board. This job holder is expected to stand in for the Milling Operator when required. The candidate will be required to conduct LOTO procedure and Incident Reporting process, not forgetting to conduct product visual checking and inspection.

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