Waste plant Assistant Operator

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for a Waste plant Assistant Operator to safely and efficiently ensure a continued supply of waste paper by administrating and liaising with the Waste Plant Outside Operator and customers on the number of loaded and unloaded bales, as well as ensuring the continuous feeding of these bales and loose broke to maintain the waste production levels, in order to supply KLB with good quality fibre.

As a Waste plant Assistant Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Receiving and off-loading of waste bales from the trucks. Inspection of incoming waste bales loads.
• Clamp truck inspections and reporting of faults to the Shift Supt.
• Stacking of waste bales according to size and grade into the correct zones.
• Rezoning of waste bales according to the Day Shift Supt. instructions.
• Feeding of waste bales onto the Repulper feed conveyor.
• Do quality checks of waste bales. Moisture measurements and visual inspections.
• Cleaning of process rejects bins.
• Weighbridge ticket collection.
• Rezoning of K3 waste bales to Repulpers for White Top Liner runs.
• General housekeeping of the waste slab.
• Daily waste stock taking.
• Ragger rope preparation and change outs.
• Cutting off baling wires prior to feeding into the Repulper.
• Assisting the Outside Operator when process problems occur. Clearing of blockages, replacement of cleaner cones and repairing leaks.
• Cleaning and replacement of process equipment during planned shuts.
• Controlling of the process when the Outside Operator is elsewhere occupied or when there is a staff shortage. Operating the overhead crane and giving assistance to the engineering personnel.

What are we looking for?

• Matric with Maths and Science or N3 Pulp and Paper.
• 0-6 months Plant experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel.
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.