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Lignin Attendant

Lignin Attendant

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Mandini
Location:  Mill Tugela
Department:  Pulp and Utilities
Posting date:  17 Sep 2024
Closing date:  30 Sep 2024

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 Lignin Attendant to ensure the smooth operation of Modified Lignin equipment and chemicals to ensure that good quality modified products are made with no waste.


As a Lignin Attendant, you will be responsible to:

  • Assists the Spray Dryer Operator in the making of Modified lignin Products both Liquid and Powder.
  • Runs Batch Reactions of Lignin paying close attention to quality of product produced
  • Ensures safe correct dosing of chemicals.
  • Ensure valves are correctly lined up for required products and communicates with the Spray Dryer operator to ensure levels are correct and no contamination occurs.
  • Monitors reaction exotherm and ensures the correct peak ratios are reached
  • Runs 25kg Bagging plant during Modified lignin runs with the assistance of the Assistant SD operator and the SD operator
  • Visually checks, Chemical Storage Areas, Pumps, Tanks, conveyors, chutes, and other plant machinery for defects which may require attention and reports to the Production Foreman. (Autonomous Maintenance).
  • Maintains housekeeping and safety by keeping his plant clean, tidy, and adhering to safety practices and procedures.
  • Assists in the Sodium Sulphite plant.
  • Samples liquor after the reaction and pumps the correct tanks based on results.
  • Carries out any duties/tasks as requested by supervision
  • Reducing waste, Preventing spills
  • Meeting environmental targets that apply to his sphere of influence
  • Complying with hazardous chemical handling procedures
  • Complying with environmental legal requirements

 

What are we looking for?

 

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

  • Matric and N4 Pulp & Paper Certificate (4 subjects) and/or relevant NQF Level 5 qualification.
  • Computer Literate (MS Office Package).
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably, paper production.
  • An S4 in Pulp & Paper or Chemical Engineering would be advantageous

 

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 (dependent on the role)
  • Market-leading leave benefits
  • Employee wellbeing benefits

This position is ringfenced for only Sappi Tugela Mill employees in line with our recruitment policy.

 

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 Lignin Attendant to ensure the smooth operation of Modified Lignin equipment and chemicals to ensure that good quality modified products are made with no waste.


As a Lignin Attendant, you will be responsible to:

  • Assists the Spray Dryer Operator in the making of Modified lignin Products both Liquid and Powder.
  • Runs Batch Reactions of Lignin paying close attention to quality of product produced
  • Ensures safe correct dosing of chemicals.
  • Ensure valves are correctly lined up for required products and communicates with the Spray Dryer operator to ensure levels are correct and no contamination occurs.
  • Monitors reaction exotherm and ensures the correct peak ratios are reached
  • Runs 25kg Bagging plant during Modified lignin runs with the assistance of the Assistant SD operator and the SD operator
  • Visually checks, Chemical Storage Areas, Pumps, Tanks, conveyors, chutes, and other plant machinery for defects which may require attention and reports to the Production Foreman. (Autonomous Maintenance).
  • Maintains housekeeping and safety by keeping his plant clean, tidy, and adhering to safety practices and procedures.
  • Assists in the Sodium Sulphite plant.
  • Samples liquor after the reaction and pumps the correct tanks based on results.
  • Carries out any duties/tasks as requested by supervision
  • Reducing waste, Preventing spills
  • Meeting environmental targets that apply to his sphere of influence
  • Complying with hazardous chemical handling procedures
  • Complying with environmental legal requirements

 

What are we looking for?

 

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

  • Matric and N4 Pulp & Paper Certificate (4 subjects) and/or relevant NQF Level 5 qualification.
  • Computer Literate (MS Office Package).
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably, paper production.
  • An S4 in Pulp & Paper or Chemical Engineering would be advantageous

 

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 (dependent on the role)
  • Market-leading leave benefits
  • Employee wellbeing benefits

This position is ringfenced for only Sappi Tugela Mill employees in line with our recruitment policy.

 

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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