Blending Operator - Epping, Cape Town

Overall Responsibility: The Blending Operator is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing cider tanks and prepare cider tanks for packaging, conducting cider work and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the cider plant

Focus Area 1

Cellars Operator

Maintain cleanliness of the cider plant

Perform base mixture with all raw materials to produce various ciders as per the production schedule

Perform dry hopping and other cellar additions using hygienic and sanitary techniques when cider is not running

Implement standard operating procedures while maintaining sanitation of the cider plant and integrity of the product   

Maintain highly detailed records and analyses

Maintain basic records and analysis

Deliver results and analyses in a timeous manner

Look at ways to innovate or improve

Must be willing to assist with tasks outside of the normal scope of brewing

Must be willing to accept shift work hours, dictated by production schedules

Schedules and other monthly KPI’s will be established to maximise the effectiveness of this support.

Focus Area 2

Health and Safety

Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions                                                                     

Requirements of the Role

Minimum Matric or equivalent

Former brewing experience and/or brewing qualifications advantageous

A passion for beer and brewing

Valid Forklift Licence

Experience in a production environment

Knowledge of CIP processes and food safety

Valid drivers license/own transport

Preferred Skills/Competencies

Proficient on Microsoft excel, Word and PowerPoint along with detailed record keeping

Able to work well with others

Able to work under pressure

Willing to work afterhours and on intermittent weekends

Willing to assist in areas other than brewing within the production unit

NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level