Front End Loader Operator (6 month FTC) - Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
6 hour(s) ago
Contract
Salary - Market Related
Our client based in Gqeberha is looking for a Front End Loader Operator to join their team on a 6 month fixed term contract
Skills
Front End Loader Machine Operator ManufacturingKey Responsibilities
Fibre Pad & Log Yard Management
Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
Fibre Pad & Log Yard Management
- Neatly coordinate and organize fibre on the pad, ensuring strict segregation of different species.
- Track arrival times and monitor fibre age to support production planning and quality control.
- Load outbound vehicles for customer deliveries and waste disposal.
- Load the furnace hopper with fuel as required.
- Clean and maintain the log yard, removing debris and ensuring high housekeeping standards.
- Collect fibre samples for moisture, leaf, and sand testing in the laboratory.
- Inspect incoming fibre deliveries for contamination (metal, stones, foreign objects, excess leaf).
- Communicate the arrival of poor-quality fibre to relevant departments.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure all fibre meets required quality standards.
- Conduct comprehensive daily inspections of the Front-End Loader before operation.
- Operate the loader safely and efficiently in accordance with company procedures.
- Report faults, defects, and safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, faults, and service history.
- Adhere strictly to company safety policies and safe working procedures.
- Identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
- Promote and prioritize safety as a core responsibility in all daily tasks.
Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with log yard and production teams to support fibre quality and processing requirements.
- Communicate operational issues effectively to ensure quick resolution.
- Participate in training and development initiatives to improve skills and technical knowledge.
- Uphold company values, integrity, and accountability at all times.
- Operational Excellence: Proven ability to operate a Front-End Loader or similar heavy equipment.
- Quality Focus: Strong understanding of fibre handling, stock rotation, segregation, and quality requirements.
- Safety Consciousness: In-depth knowledge of safety protocols with a strong commitment to safe work practices.
- Diligence & Reliability: High attention to detail in housekeeping, inspections, and record-keeping. Communication & Teamwork:
- Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly with production and logistics staff.
- Experience as a machine operator coupled with a valid Front-end Loader license
- Understanding of production procedures
- Adherence to health and safety regulations
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