ELS Operator – Namib Poultry

Machine Operator
Windhoek
April 10, 2025
Full Time Contract

Job Description

Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is a fully integrated broiler production operation established in 2012 and situated 30km north of Windhoek on the A1 Highway on the farm Klein Okapuka. Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer with the following vacancy available. Interested and suitably qualified candidates as well as candidates from the designated groups are invited to apply.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

  • Attend to machine and equipment breakdowns and repairs within the designated Production Department and perform maintenance repairs as per instruction by the designated Process Leader / Supervisor.
  • Perform daily inspections on production equipment in designated areas.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and actions.

  • Ensure maximum processing machine and equipment uptime as required.

• Maintain and repair faulty equipment cost-effectively.

  • Perform systematic and correct fault-finding.
  • Adhere to the supplier`s warranty instructions and company rules when repairing equipment.
  • Affect repairs according to the manufacturer’s specifications and maintenance processes.
  • Test equipment before Slaughtering
  • Follow-up and feedback reporting as required.
  • Perform ELS start-up and ensure ELS is Functioning
  • Inspect processing equipment daily and report defects to the designated Process Leader/Supervisor
  • Check counters.
  • Eliminate and Minimize Plant Down Time
  • Clean and check all equipment as required.
  • Perform ad hoc tasks as needed.

• Adherence to SHEQ regulations.

  • Strict adherence to Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality policies and legislation.
  • Minimize incidents and accidents and complete reports for submission to Designated Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 10 NQF level 2- and 5-years work experience in relevant field.

• Minimum of 5 (five) years related experience in equipment maintenance within manufacturing or production environment with a strong technical background.

• Namibian citizen

• Proficient in English, being bilingual will be advantageous.

• Must be willing and able to work shifts, weekends, overtime, Sundays, and public holidays.

The company offers a competitive salary and market-related employee benefits.

Previously Disadvantaged Namibians (PDN) and women are encouraged to apply.

Candidates who qualify for the above position should send a short CV to the HR department.

Email: [email protected]

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

THE SUBJECT LINE FOR APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE: OPERATOR: ELS

ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH THIS SUBJECT LINE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13TH OF APRIL 2025.

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