General Worker – VKB

VKB Group – General Worker

As a General Worker, you will be responsible for various activities around the DAF unit area, feather area, sump area, and the entire abattoir, following laid-down instructions, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Ability to work in warm abattoir areas with pungent smells (feathers, blood).
• Good physical condition as the position involves physical work and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime, including shifts, weekends, and holidays when required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning the DAF unit, feather press, sump pit, and feather area.
• Washing equipment and reporting damaged or broken machines to shift controllers.
• Assisting in inspecting broken shackles & yokes of the airline chiller during start-ups.
• Ensuring machines operate throughout production time and reporting failures promptly.
• Assisting in replacing plucker fingers during weekend maintenance work.
• Ensuring valves, scrapers, screens, and pumps are in good working condition.
• Keeping the sump pit room clean and ready for start-up.
• Keeping the feather area clean and ready.
• Ensuring the water sieve unit is clean and ready for start-up.

Skills Required:

• Understanding of production procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures (PPE).
• Team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this position, please apply today.