Division: Maintenance

Reference Number: MHTS-04-25

Grade: PG13

Purpose of the job
The Material Handler is responsible for cleaning, drying of CL2 drums. Ensure that all Drums are safe to pressure test, assist with pressures test of all Portable gas containers and cleaning of all drums. Loading and of loading drums and cylinders. Do first line maintenance on the test station.
The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993 and all relevant NCP policies and procedures.
This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent.

Key performance area
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Cleaning of drums
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Move drums by using the crane and forklift.
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Connecting drums for pressure testing.
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Operate filling pumps.
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Fill drums with water and assist with pressure testing.
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Drain drums and move drums to cleaning bay.
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Connect hoses and clean drums
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Weighing of drums.
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Operate dust extractor
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Loading and off-loading drums/cylinders.
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Use forklift/crane to load drums/cylinders for painting and repairs
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Off-loading drums/cylinders from trucks.
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Load drums into racks.
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Move drums to pressure test and cleaning bay’s using the crane.
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First line maintenance on plant.
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Repair equipment on plant.
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Replace leaking equipment.
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Replace hoses on plant.
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Drain and wash out dust extractor tank at.
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Fill dust extractor tank with clean water.
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Open filter and assist replacing filters on the dust extractor.
4.
Planning.
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Ensure enough drums are ready for inspection.
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Housekeeping.
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Clean area daily.
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Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Good planning and organizing
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The incumbent must have complete knowledge of the whole Chlorine filling and test station operation.
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Commitment to Quality.
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Good communication skills.
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Computer literate MS office (Word, Excel, Power Point and outlook).
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Problem solving.
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Attention to detail.
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Quality orientated
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Decision making.
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Self-Motivated, energetic and positive.
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Reliable/ Responsible/ Dependable / Trustworthy
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Team worker.
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Focus on best business practice and ethics.

Experience
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At least 3 years’ experience in a chemical plant environment.

Qualifications:
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Grade 12 with Mathematics.

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Inspection Manager.

Personal Circumstances:
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Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
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That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
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That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
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That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
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Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
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Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.

External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 22 April 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.