Starke Ayres: Machine Operator

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Machine Operator based in Kempton Park. RESPONSIBILITIES: Simulation Cleaning Room Clean simulation samples for QC tests. Clean small and medium seed lots. Keeping records of cleaned simulation samples and seedlots. Ensure simulation machines are cleaned and inspected before work commence and report any machine faults to Cleaning Manager. Ensure Simulation Cleaning Room and equipment is regularly cleaned and report any faulty equipment to cleaning manager. Stock Take Assists with the bi-annual stock take as needed by Cleaning Manager General Assists fellow workers with execution of tasks whenever own responsibilities have been executed and completed. Ensures that work area/s are neat, tidy, organised and clean at all times.(Housekeeping) Ensure that all procedures as per Company requirements are followed accurately. Assists with and adheres to security measures to ensure the safety of personnel, products, assets and facility. Acts responsible and professionally at all times, fostering goodwill and a positive image for the Company. Values and ethics Ensure to capture correct information to ensure accurate results for management to make informed decisions. Ensure that matters that impact the department’s performance are dealt with appropriately. Request or seek out relevant information about an issue from a variety of sources before making a decision. Is attentive to the accuracy of data and information. Execute on commitments and deliver on what was promised/undertaken. Conduct regular meetings with staff to discuss departmental decisions / issues / performance. Encourage wider and deeper discussion of important issues. Encourage professionalism and courteousness. Manage conflict in a structured manner. Courteous to and supportive of leadership and employees Show high levels of energy, vitality and enthusiasm for business and organisational objectives. Retain composure when under pressure or when opposed and does not become defensive or aggressive. Set high goals and standards of performance for himself/herself. Act on constructive feedback of others and adapts his/her behaviour as a result. Keep himself/herself updated with new development and trends in their fields of expertise.