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Softwood Operator

Softwood Operator

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Department:  Dissolving Pulp
Posting date:  15 Oct 2024
Closing date:  24 Oct 2024

Join Our Team as a Softwood Operator!

We’re looking for a dedicated Softwood Operator to manage the operations of our Softwood plant, from the Softwood Entry Deck to the Chip Pile.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform pre-operational checks using CCTV and SCADA controls.
  • Test and ensure the Metal Detector is functioning at the start of each shift.
  • Safely start up and shut down plant machinery.
  • Monitor plant operations to prevent equipment damage and maintain efficiency.
  • Control log feeding to avoid blockages and misalignment.
  • Identify and address abnormal conditions according to Best Operating Procedures (BOP).
  • Ensure the plant meets daily production and quality targets.
  • Communicate effectively with team members regarding production and safety issues.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
  • 6 to 12 months of experience in the Woodyard Section.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

Join Our Team as a Softwood Operator!

We’re looking for a dedicated Softwood Operator to manage the operations of our Softwood plant, from the Softwood Entry Deck to the Chip Pile.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform pre-operational checks using CCTV and SCADA controls.
  • Test and ensure the Metal Detector is functioning at the start of each shift.
  • Safely start up and shut down plant machinery.
  • Monitor plant operations to prevent equipment damage and maintain efficiency.
  • Control log feeding to avoid blockages and misalignment.
  • Identify and address abnormal conditions according to Best Operating Procedures (BOP).
  • Ensure the plant meets daily production and quality targets.
  • Communicate effectively with team members regarding production and safety issues.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
  • 6 to 12 months of experience in the Woodyard Section.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

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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