About VKB Group

The VKB Group is a South African agricultural company that provides support to farmers and produces food products for consumers. Founded in 1919, the company began as a small agricultural cooperative and has grown into a major agricultural enterprise that operates across the value chain, from providing farm inputs to food processing. The VKB Group is a significant player in South Africa’s agricultural industry and a key driver of the rural economy in the Eastern Free State.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 will be advantageous.
• Previous work experience on a printer and gusset bag machine as a operator.
• Prepared to work alternate day and night shifts
• Prepared to work on Saturdays when required to do so
• Mechanically-minded
• Required to assist the maintenance team with breakdowns on machine

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting and running a printer and bag machine
• Responsible for the quality of the bags being produced
• Strict time keeping
• Record all production and waste
• Able to identify problems on the bags (training will be provided)
• Responsible for housekeeping in area of work
• Prepared to work in different departments when required to
• Oversee and manage other staff on the production line

Skilled required

• Punctual
• Good attendance record
• Team player
• Eye for detail