Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY) Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
Job Description
The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting a qualified artisan with the day-to-day duties in a particular trade and will have sufficient relevant experience to perform the assistant work required.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
- N2 Mechanical Engineering Qualification will be advantageous.
- 2 Years experience in a similar position in a chicken abattoir will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of spiral freezers, conveyor systems, saxon sealers and ice packs will be advantageous.
- Forklift licence will be an advantage.
- A willingness to work shifts and overtime, incl. weekends and holidays where necessary.
- Will be the assistance to the Artisan with duties as may be assigned by the Artisan.
- Will assist the Artisan with work on spiral freezers, conveyor systems, saxon sealers and ice packs.
- Will be responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and sorting of the workshop.
- Must be available on weekends for maintenance work.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem solver.
- Team player.
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and trustworthy.
- Conflict handling.