Line Cooker

SUMMARY:
A leading company in the food manufacturing industry in Gauteng and within the Johannesburg area, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Line Cooker to join our dynamic team. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to delivering high-quality services, we rely on the expertise of our Line Cooker to perform work on the production line and execute cooking duties.

POSITION INFO:
Experience:  
At least two (2) years as a line cooker in the food manufacturing industry.

Formal qualifications

• Matric

• Ensure that line sterilization is done on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. The Pasto/Cooker and the Coolers need to be >104 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. (CCP). Every 40 hours
• Ensure correct manufacturing processes & parameters. Ensure correct amount of rework is added to batch
• Ensure that each batch of product is pasteurized as instructed on recipe before transfer to Coolers
• Ensure correct manufacturing processes & parameters. Ensure correct amount of rework is added to batch
• Ensure correct quantity and quality to the required specifications. Ensure correct brix is checked at holding time
• Follow correct cooking procedures as well as the exact cooling procedures. Fill in correct times and names on cooking and recipe sheets
• Documentation to be completed in full and correctly. Fill in correct times and names on cooking and recipe sheets
• Follow all Company policies and safety procedures. Ensure good working relationships with colleagues and supervisors
• Follow shift change over policies by communicating any problems to the new shift
• Fill in the starting times & finishing times on the cooking time sheet
• Ensure that there are no foreign objects in product. Ensure that the packer takes a bucket of sludge from the filter to be given to Q.C
• Inform Supervisor and QC department if any variations exist between RM and batch weight
• Ensure correct batch, batch code and size are correctly loaded.
• Ensure high hygiene levels by reporting to cleaner if soap dispensers are empty, ensuring good hygiene practices and keeping the work area clean
• Report to Supervisor any variations from quality standards and procedures
• Report to Supervisor any variations from quality standards and procedures
• Provide total efficient manufacturing in all departments
• All injuries of any kind should be reported to the supervisor and First Aid Officer immediately
• Remove all empty containers and empty pallets to designated areas. Remove all empty bags and dirt
• Inform maintenance department of any technical and mechanical problems
• Ensure that there are enough raw materials for the day’s batches
• Ensure proper micro samples are taken by packer per line and for the specific day
• Adhere to GMP & HACCP policies, ensure that the Food Safety Policy is followed at all times, report to Supervisor or HACCP Team Leader if any problems occur
• All utensils, equipment and machinery are to be clean and sanitized
• Ensure that the metal detector is working/functioning properly when packing batches at all times
• Fill in and sign the metal detector sheet daily/on each shift
• Ensure that packing filter/bazooka is sterilized/steamed for >104 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes before packing each batch of product at sterilization all times
• Fill in times and temperature on packing time sheet to ensure packing is done
• Follow correct packing procedures as well as the exact cooling procedures and packing pump speeds
• Documentation to be completed in full and correctly. Fill in correct times and names on packing, tank sterilization and tank labels
• Ensure tanks are packed with the correct weights and that they are labelled correctly and clearly
• Ensure that there are enough raw/packing materials for the day’s batches
• To comply with the applicable compliance guidelines
• And any other tasks necessary for the conduct of the business as the employer may from time to time direct
• Commit to act according to the key management principles and the safety-first culture as defined in the Safety-first policy

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Work well under pressure
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Awareness of safety regulations and practices
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office package)
• Physically capable of moving loaded drums and other containers

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