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.

About Farmpack:
Farmpack (Pty) Ltd, situated in the vicinity of Mbombela, Mpumalanga, specializes in supplying packaging materials to the agricultural and business sectors. Our company produces and distributes a wide variety of boxes to clients across the country and in Mozambique.

About the role

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Operator A to operate the waste baler machine and ensure that waste cardboard is processed efficiently according to company standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for baling waste materials to the correct specifications, maintaining housekeeping standards, and adhering strictly to health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
  
• Forklift license and experience would serve as an advantage
  
• Attention to detail and a willingness to grow
• Experience working in a dispatch/logistics department.
  
• To be available to work overtime and be flexible.
• Good time management
  
• Physically fit and able to perform manual duties
  
• Ability to work under pressure
• Previous experience operating a baler machine (advantageous)

Duties and Responsibility

• Bale waste cardboard into the correct sizes according to operational requirements
  
• Operate the waste baler machine safely and efficiently
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times
  
• Perform daily routine machine checks and complete required checklists
• Prepare wire for strapping waste bales
• Number completed bales and report to the supervisor for collection
• Assist with loading of waste bales when required
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep the baling area clean and orderly
  

Skills Required

• Strong safety awareness
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures and checklists
• Basic reporting skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

• Humble – You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction.
• Hungry – You’re driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Smart – You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task.
• Bold – You’re confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Team Player – You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more.

Other Information

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