Assistant Operator - VKB Grain, Barkly-West

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

Manage the stock in Storage facilities and yard to ensure accurate loading and offloading of stock while maintaining a high standard on housekeeping.

Requirements

1. Grade 12 or NQF 4
2. Relevant tertiary qualification
3. Previous experience will serve as recommendation
4. Knowledge about Agricultural commodities will be highly recommended
5. Orientation towards housekeeping and accurate stock keeping (loading and offloading)
6. Willing to undergo continuous training
7. Afrikaans and English proficient will serve as recommendation

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Ensure that loading and offloading of stock from the yard comply with policies and procedure.
2. Effective communication and interaction with people within the working environment.
3. Stock control.
4. Safe storage and distribution of stock.
5. Machine Operating (Tractor and other Similar Machines).
6. Ensure correct volumes of stock are on hand and stock rotation takes place as per policies and procedures.
7. Daily walkabouts and inspections to ensure premises are neat and tidy and adhere to standards of VKB Group.
8. Ensure compliance to health and safety policies and procedures.
9. Other ad-hoc job-related duties.

Skills Required

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to work under pressure.
3. Team orientated.
4. Conflict management skills.
5. Basic computer skills.
6. Problem solving skills.
7. Negotiation skills.
8. Organizing skills.
9. Compliance.

Other Information

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