RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unpacking and / or off-loading of containers with seed by operating a forklift truck with a valid forklift operator’s license.
• Assist with the unpacking of containers with seed in cases where the operation of a forklift truck is not a requirement.
• Assist with accurate checking and counting of stock received for cleaning and / or down packing.
• Assist with seed sampling for testing purposes (when requested to do so).
• Ensure that written instructions regarding seed cleaning and / or packing is clearly understood.
• Complete relevant fields on the Job Card before each seed lot is cleaned and / or packed down.
• Ensure that all procedures as per checklists are followed accurately.
• Operate the equipment (i.e. horizontal form fill and packing machines, seed de-fuzzing, grading, treating and drying machines) used for this purpose, as per instructions.
• Ensure that seed is picked, cleaned and / or packed down and transferred / despatched according to prescribed norms and standards.
• Assist with quality control on packaging material i.e. labels, bags, cartons, packets, etc. in conjuction with the Supervisor.
• Assist with loading and / or off-loading of consignments of seed / packaging material / discarded seed lots for destruction.
• Assist with the preparation and finalization (correct stacking and shrink wrapping of seed onto pallets) of all orders when required to do so.
• Assist with the transferring of cleaned and packed down seed lots to the warehouses.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• 1-3 years experience as a machine operator.