Checker: Chemical - Sappi Ngodwana Mill

Sappi Ngodwana Mill seeks to place a suitably qualified Checker to ensure all outside equipment and processes are fully utilized and functional.

This role reports into the Shift Superintendent Chemical

The main responsibilities of this job are:

• Ensure the plant is running according to the required rate and quality specifications
• Check auxiliary equipment once per shift
• Responsible for the effective running of the lime conveyors
• Responsible for the reporting of any defects/deviations from the normal running of the plant
• Responsible for the replacement of the filter cloth on the pre-coat filter
• Remove blockages on lime conveyors and crushers
• Reclaim lime and load lime with Bobcat and front-end loader
• Responsible for the inspection and cleaning of Bobcat and front-end loader
• Identify abnormal / emergency plant conditions and take corrective action according to standards (BOP)
• Isolate plant as required
• Perform housekeeping with the team – focus on the area of responsibility, and ensure lime conveyor and dump area is cleaned regularly
• Any other ad hoc requests from the Shift Superintendent / Production Manager

The ideal candidate should have:

• Grade 12 (Maths and Science) or N3 Pulp and Paper
• 1-3 years experience in a Production environment