Yard Controller

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POSITION INFO:
SA Steelworks has Yard Controller positions available. The successful candidates will provide support to SA Steelworks Meltshop Department. Applicants will be required to complete a skills test, only candidates with an average of 70% can successfully apply for the vacancy. (SHIFT POSITION) Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Must be able to do basic mathematical calculations to ensure correct process parameters • Control scrap mix to maintain scrap inventory • Monitor the scrap mix to ensure that changes are in conformance to melting specifications. • Select and identify metals not in conformance to required heat charge specifications and handle according to company procedures • Monitor the charging and melting of steel to determine conformance to melting specifications • Coordinate and direct scrap trucks by material type for transfer into the melting process. • Coordinate all internal processed scrap materials in scrap yard. • Load trucks as necessary • Operates forklift, grab and front-end loader during routine performance of duties. • Supervise two assistants providing daily direction of work to be performed and setting daily production goals • Transferring Dust plant dust from the dust collection silos and maintain housekeeping of Dust plant. • Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation • Removes billets from the production areas and ensure proper identification • Conducts inspection of assigned equipment and communicates to management any machine malfunctions. • Conduct daily inspection of relevant work areas and report possible failures or unsafe working conditions. • Effectively monitor production process to achieve set daily targets and to minimize down time. • Ability to analyze potential failures and communicate accordingly with possible solutions in a timeous manner • Continuously assess safe working practices and ensure that all incidents are recorded and addressed promptly. • Ensure shift handovers are conducted thoroughly in the melt shop fifteen minutes before the start of each shift and ensure that all issues are reported clearly. • Abiding by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act and Company policies • Quality control according to set standards Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria: • Matric (Maths Compulsory) • Forklift and FEL license • Minimum of 2 years working experience as Scrap Controller\/Raw Material controller or in a similar environment. • Computer Literate • Strong knowledge of machinery • Ability to detect machine discrepancies • Experience working in the steel industry advantageous • Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment • Willingness to work overtime and SHIFTS • Must consistently be conscious of and compliant with Health & Safety rules and regulations • Good communication skills • Excellent time management • In good health, physically fit Attributes: • Team player • Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills • Concentration & Precision • Attentive to detail • Ability to work independently • Excellent standards in execution Other Information: Job title: Yard Controller Reporting to: Meltshop Production Manager Job type: Permanent position Benefits include ·         Provident fund ·         Life cover at 4x annual salary ·         Funeral cover ·         15 x paid leave days per annum ·         Long service leave after five years of employment Standard hours 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday 07h30–16h00: Friday May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.