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Company ; Givaudan
Job title ; Production Operations – Learner
Location ; Johannesburg , South Africa
Posted date ; 29 May 2024
Closing date ; Not specified

Givaudan invites all individuals who want to be part of the Production Operations learnership. The selected candidates will be under supervision ,when performing variety of simple ,manual tasks of a production process .If you want to grow and shape your own world do apply to join the team .

Duties :

Production Operation
Under supervision of more experienced Operator/Leader, perform basic operation of designated machines and production equipment such as (one of the following): blenders, sieves, spray dryer systems, batching systems, multipurpose reactors,spinning cone column, bulk tanks, Roxane robots, packaging systems, ovens, mills,distillation columns (stills), encapsulation systems.
Common tasks involve one of the following activities:
Blending,mixing,dispensing, packaging, heating,cooking, adding enzymes, compounding, filtering.
Collect intermediates or raw materials, move and load it into production machines.
Understand bill of materials and/or formula specifications, so the proper quantities of materials are added in the proper sequence.
Manufacture product in a safe and timely manner and according to predefined process instructions to meet specificquality standards.
Accurately read control instruments, prepare neat & accurate records for all operations as required.
Troubleshoot problems under guidance of more experienced Operator or provide assistance.
Assist in performing in-process quality testing to ensure customer specifications are met. You will identify deviations and document / communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Prepare product packaging for next step in production or for final shipment to customer according to department specifications.
Maintain neat, orderly and clean shop floor and workplace at all times and complete all sanitation and housekeeping duties as required.
Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDAand internal safety guidelines
Process Improvement
Proactively identify process improvements.
Participate in Lean activities in designated areas.
You will also be required to attend class and successfully complete your learnership program

Requirements include :

Grade 12 / Matric with Maths and Science
Forklift operation skills preferred.
Technical Skills
Basic math, reading and recordkeeping skills.
Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products.
Able to lift 25kg with ease.

About Givaudan

The company was founded as a perfumery company in 1895 in Lyon, France by Leon and Xavier Givaudan. In 1898, Givaudan moved to Geneva, Switzerland and constructed a factory in Vernier. In 1946, Givaudan opened a perfumery school, which trained a third of the world’s creative perfumers.

Application process

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