- Free State
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Agriculture General
- Reference: 108294
Vacancy Details
Employer: VKB Group
INTRODUCTION
Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
JOB DECRIPTION
To drive to various farms on a daily basis and perform dry-cleaning duties in various chicken houses according to standard operating procedures. Will be on the road 80% – 90% of the time and expected to travel alone and perform the dry-cleaning of the chicken houses, independently.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
- Code 10 licence with PDP.
- Experience in dry-cleaning of chicken houses required.
- Understanding of the lay-out of chicken houses is required.
- Some form of mechanical ability is required.
- Will engage with GFC Contract Growers on the farms, therefore the Ability communicate in Afrikaans is essential.
- Good client interaction skills with both internal/ external customers.
- A willingness to work overtime, incl. Saturdays & Sundays.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Travel to various farms on a daily basis to perform dry-cleaning duties of the chicken houses.
- Required to follow laid-down Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) when performing the dry-cleaning from start to finish.
- Dry-cleaning will be performed after the catching of all the chickens in the houses.
- Completion of the required documentation including the pre-dry-cleaning checklist, to ensure the machine to be used is ready as per SOP.
- Responsible for securing the chicken house after the dry-cleaning to restrict unauthorized access.
- Ensure the machine is filled up with diesel at the end of shift, in preparation for the next day.
- May be required to perform basic mechanical repairs where necessary.
- Any other duties as may be required by management.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Ability to interact with clients in a respectful, helpful and responsive manner.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to record, analyse and report information (verbal and written).
- Ability to work independently when the role requires.
The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion. Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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About VKB Group
VKB is a South African agricultural enterprise with the unique vision to focus on alliances with industry related stakeholders. These alliances have developed into the dynamic utilisation of a wide range of agricultural value chain solutions.
Producers in the area in which we conduct business, own and control the VKB Group. Our strategy therefore remains focused on keeping the company as an authentic agricultural producer business, which could also add value for a broader base of general consumers.
The VKB Group continues to capitalize on its rich heritage of almost 100 years by applying the sound cooperative principles of the past. These principles ensure that any association with the Group remains a valuable experience, not only for its shareholders, but also for its suppliers, employees and customers.
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