Website Lactalis South Africa
Lactalis South Africa (LSA) was registered in South Africa in 2020. Although the name change from Parmalat SA only came into effect on 1 February 2020, the company under its previous name had been part of the Lactalis Group since 2011. LSA’s roots in South Africa and in France date back to the early 1900s. The company is home to quality and trusted brands such as Melrose, Président, Parmalat and Steri Stumpie, as well as Bonnita, PureJoy, Galbani, and Aylesbury. Our product range includes everything from cheese, longlife milk and flavoured milk, to ice cream, cream, maas, yoghurt, butter and fruit juice.
Lactalis South Africa is hiring Driver Code 14 vacancies in Western Cape.
Job Description
- Join Lactalis SA at our Bonnievale Plant in the Tankers department with the main responsibilities of loading of milk at farms and plants.
- Successful candidates need to have at least 2 year’s experiences as a tanker driver within FMCG environment and must have a Valid PrDP. Be fluent in English.
Required Skills
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid PrDP and Code 14 Drivers license
- At least 2 year’s experiences within FMCG environment
- At least 2 years experiences as a tanker driver
- Willing to do long distance routes
- Willing to work shifts, long hours, weekends, public holidays and overtime.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be medically fit in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
- Diligence and accuracy in daily functions
- Punctuality and attendance reliability
- Must be a team player
- Ability to work at heights
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to learn.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Willing to perform Ad hoc tasks.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Sampling, measuring and evaluation of milk
- Post and pre trip inspection of vehicles
- Loading of milk at farms and plants, collection of samples equipment, samples, receipts, load sheets, instructions and relevant documentation
- Management and housekeeping of vehicle and equipment.
- Partake in all Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Off hook and hook of trailers.
- Off hook trailers at a safe spot daily.
- Evaluate milk. Evaluate milk for foreign objects daily for each tank.
- Complete alliserol test on farm. Daily for each tank that he load.
- Taking of samples.
- Take temperature readings at every tank daily.
- Complete documentation.
- Couple and uncouple hoses and pump milk. Must couple pipes properly and do not overfill tanker.
- Stir the milk properly and take samples daily for each tank.
- Drive carefully and in a professional manner.
- Report any deviances to the supervisor.
- Work according to and promote Food safety, Continues Improvement and NOSA standards.
- Adhere to the official road traffic regulation act.