Miller

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

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RCL FOODS is seeking a Miller to join our Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and report to the Unit Manager.

The purpose of the role is to Manage the efficient and cost-effective operation of all milling units, ensuring compliance with product quality specifications. Achieve all daily production targets and key performance measurements through effective process control, operational excellence, and proactive equipment maintenance to maximize reliability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out break releases on Sorghum Mills weekly, in line with instructions.
• Prevent stock build-up on roll feed plates.
• Check all scrapers and roll brushes every shift and replace them where necessary.
• Keep roll hopper exhausts fully operational on every shift. Complete all sifter maintenance according to required schedules and standards.
• Replace any burst covers during the shift.
• Maintain all inlet and outlet sleeves on sifters and purifiers in good condition.
• Keep turbo sieve screens on the Germ system intact and clean, and clean the interior of the machines regularly.
• Maintain purifier brushes in full working order and good condition at all times.
• Keep air tunnels on top of machines clean and purifiers properly set.
• Keep covers taut and free from blinding at all times.
• Maintain correct separation on all concentrators and maize mill aspirators.
• Keep manometer readings on all filters within acceptable limits.
• Maintain pneumatic hammers and pulsing units on filters in full working order at all times.
• Operate heater banks at the correct controlled temperatures at all times.
• Perform routine checks on the efficient operation of milling machines as directed by the Unit Manager.
• Maintain the correct sorghum stock levels in the appropriate locations as required by the scheduling system.
• Set and balance milling machines correctly.
• Maintain a performance rate of 95% on all mills.
• Conduct Pekar tests twice per shift on all finished products.
• Test all finished products during each shift using the Diode Array machine and record results in the quality book.
• Maintain finished product quality in line with agreed specifications. Reduce waste through the application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Carry out Preventative and corrective maintenance on all milling unit.
• Carry out process mapping and optimisation.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade tested Miller
• NQF Level 5 Higher Certificates
• Fumigation and Grading Certification
• Manufacturing background
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Miller
• Supervisory experience