Job Purpose
Under the guidance of a Blender, the Job holder offers support in  blending of spirits, wines, juices , RTD, receipt of raw materials, offloading of bulk cream/Spirit/Wine, and operation of cellar equipment . The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure Primary Production is as efficient and safe as possible.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Area 1: Cellar Operations
- Under moderate supervision, performs basic, routine wine making and blending tasks including but not limited to: cleaning and sanitizing Cellar fittings, hoses, fixed process lines, tanks, pumps, filters and water processing equipment;
- Bulk liquid movements including pumping, racking, filtration, tank to tank liquid transfer and bulk liquid offloading
- Operate pumps, plate and frame filters, centrifuge, Tetra Pak Processing unit, and water processing equipment. Carry out daily autonomous maintenance of machines, monitor and report operational malfunction
- Participate and deliver on E2 & MDWT requirements
- Measure and calculate routine workplace data.
- Keep confidentiality on product related formulations and information
- Responsible for compliance with the requirements of SOPs, policies and corporate operational efficiency/environmental measures cascaded to this position.
- Proper identification of product in tanks
- Retain necessary process documents for all tasks undertaken at different process steps
Area 2: RO Machine Operation
- Operate and Maintain Reverse osmosis Plant to produce optimum Quality and Quantity of potable water
- Inspect, service and repair components of the water treatment plant including water intakes, pipes, water storage vessels, chemical treatment equipment controls, circulation pumps and valves
- Maintain general administration of Ro Operations to ensure adequacy of water supply for Blending and CIP Processes
- Prepare Job cards for servicing and repairs
- Inspect the RO Plant on a continuous basis to ensure effective operations
- Establish & Implement CIP and Autonomous Maintenance Plans
- Ensure conformance to Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Maintain Operational logs and Maintenance reports and provide the same to Line Manager/Engineering on a daily basis
- Management of RO Inventory
Area 3: Reports
- Cleaning logs
- Raw material & Chemical reconciliation reports
- Pasteurization logs
- Fermentation logs
- Machine Operation logs
- Material Receipt Reports
- MDWT reports
- 5s reports
- Safety reports
- Equipment Maintenance Reports
- Processed Water Quality Reports
Area 4: Safety
- Work in line with the requirements of the Best Safety, Occupational, Health and Good Manufacturing
- Identify work place hazards for permanent removal
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma in Food Science and Technology, Industrial Chemistry, or related field
- At least one (1) years’ experience in Syrup room operations, Tetra Pak processing unit operations or Alcoholic beverage blending operations
- Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.
Competencies/Attributes
- In-depth knowledge of production processes related to the manufacture of Wines/spirits/RTD and operation of Cellar equipment
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to determine the root cause of a problem.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to carry out blending calculations and interpretation of formulations
- Ability to set priorities and work independently within set guidelines.
- High level of Integrity.
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Machine Operator- Winery – 2 Positions at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)
