Operator (Temporary)

About This Role

We are seeking an independent, strong team-oriented Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be working directly with Apeel staff and Apeel’s customers in their packing house facilities, to support the application of the Apeel product to fresh produce. You will ensure operations are fast and efficient while creating an environment that puts people, safety, and quality first.

We have one available opening in the following region of the Eastern Cape, South Africa: Patensie. This is a shift based work position and the schedule may vary to include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This temporary opportunity will be about 5-6 months.

What You'll Do

• Safely and effectively support the Apeel Field Operations Staff who are mixing and applying Apeel product onto produce (ie - “treatment”), while complying with Standard Operating Procedures
• Make adjustments to the treatment line and the produce treated, during treatment and operation of the equipment, to ensure the process is operating effectively
• Support cleaning and sanitization of treatment systems per FDA regulations, to meet Food Safety requirements
• Support others while completing preventative maintenance tasks and repairs
• Learn about what impacts produce quality
• Develop/maintain strong positive relationships with customers to coordinate operations
• Perform accurate and precise testing on produce using Apeel lab equipment

What You Bring

• 1+ years of experience working in a produce packing house, post-harvest applications, field services, agriculture, food & beverage, or chemical manufacturing
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with all departments
• Hazard recognition and applicable controls, related to working with and around operating equipment
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Suite including: Excel, Email, Calendar, etc.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in cold and/or hot environments and lift up to 23kg.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable needs of transportation
• Must have valid drivers license
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 23kg.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 11kgs for up to 2 hours total per day
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 5 pounds for up to 4 hours per day At Apeel, we value potential and recognize that great candidates come from diverse backgrounds. We seek to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. If you are enthusiastic about this role and believe your unique perspective would be an asset to our team, but don't meet every qualification, please don't hesitate to apply!