Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Our purpose

Touch lives – for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people’s lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.

Values

We live by five important values:

We are HUMBLE

We acknowledge that we are blessed

We are HUNGRY

We do not settle for mediocre

We are BOLD

We do what is right, even if it scares us

We are SMART

We consider our words and actions

We are TEAM PLAYERS

No-one can do this alone

Our legacy

For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.

More about Qpro Feeds

QPro Feeds is a dynamic Animal Feed Manufacturing business with a facility in both Bethlehem and Vrede. We are responsible for producing animal feed to in-house clients as well as external clients in the monogastric and ruminant fields.

Job Description


The ideal team player will operate the front-end loader in the receiving bay and assist with the safe and efficient offloading, movement, and handling of raw materials in accordance with company standards.

Requirements

• Min 1-2 years Front-end loader operating experience
• Valid license required
• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Computer literate (basic - Microsoft Office).
• Animal feed mill or agricultural experience will be advantageous.
• Working at Heights Certification will be advantageous.
• Maize Grading Certification will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the front-end loader to offload, move, and position raw materials in the receiving bay in the correct processing areas.
• Assist with manual offloading of raw materials when mechanical offloading is not possible.
• Ensure the correct type and quality of raw materials are delivered according to production schedules.
• Perform daily pre-start inspections and basic checks on the front-end loader as required.
• Monitor material quality and report contamination, shortages, or deviations immediately.
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and site-specific procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the loader and raw material handling areas.
• Report equipment defects, breakdowns, or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Complete operational logs, checklists, and production-related documentation.
• Assist with stock control and raw material management when required.

Skills Required

• Must be able to work shifts.
• Must be able to work overtime to meet business requirements.
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to keep detailed records.
• Must have good vision.
• Must have good respiratory health.
• Mathematic and measurement skills.
• Experience working with loading equipment.
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty environments.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in a team