BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary)
All roadways and areas external to buildings, though generally not including grassed or garden areas.
Remove and sort all solid waste to solid waste handling area.
Ensure that production hazardous/non-hazardous waste bins are emptied and return regularly during the day.
Ensure redundant reagent glass bottles from Laboratories are removed when the bin is full.
All refuse to be taken for sorting and compaction or other.
Assisting with office removals, transfers of files etc.
Collection and handling of all waste generated by Production, Laboratories, Warehouses and Offices.
Monitoring and cleaning of all tank and drum bunds
Drumming and movement of waste and treated products from the Solvent Recovery System and Hazardous Aqueous Waste (HAW) treatment plant
Charging of drummed HAW to HAW tank farm.
Cleaning of utilities and technical equipment withing production areas (ventilation ducting, utilities pipe work, scrubber ducting and hard to reach process pipe work)
Cleaning of production void areas
Assist in deep cleaning of production areas and equipment when required (e.g. annual SS vessel internal polishing, deep cleaning of SS flooring etc.)
Assist with site material movement where required
Assist with general audit preparation work where required
Assist with fire watch duties where required
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary)
Must be honest and reliable.
Able to work in a team as well as independently when required.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication (written and verbal) skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with production staff if required.
Able to work extended hours at short notice if required.
Physically capable of repeatedly lifting and carrying 20 to 25kg containers.
Must have good etiquette and inter-personal skills
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational qualification grade 10 and/or equivalent as per National Qualification Framework levels SAQA. (higher will be an advantage)
Experience in cleaning and housekeeping in an industrial environment
Qualified forklift driver or be able to be trained as one
Knowledge and understanding of chemical products and correct usage
Must have high safety, health and hygiene standards
Must be of sober habits and be willing to work shifts and overtime, when required
Must have the ability to be trained and in good health (intake medical examination will be done as a condition of appointments)
No medical restrictions for solvent drum handling, working at heights, working in confined spaces