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Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, … read morepharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products. Our market-leading range of paper products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications; casting release papers used by suppliers to the fashion, textiles, automobile and household industries; and newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers and premium quality packaging papers and tissue products in the Southern Africa region. The pulp needed for our products is either produced within Sappi or bought from accredited suppliers. Across the group, Sappi is close to 'pulp neutral’, meaning that we sell almost as much pulp as we buy. N4 National Road 1209 Ngodwana South Africa
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We are hiring!
At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
We’re on the lookout for a Lignin Attendant to ensure the smooth operation of Modified Lignin equipment and chemicals to ensure that good quality modified products are made with no waste.
As a Lignin Attendant, you will be responsible to:
Assists the Spray Dryer Operator in the making of Modified lignin Products both Liquid and Powder.
Runs Batch Reactions of Lignin paying close attention to quality of product produced
Ensures safe correct dosing of chemicals.
Ensure valves are correctly lined up for required products and communicates with the Spray Dryer operator to ensure levels are correct and no contamination occurs.
Monitors reaction exotherm and ensures the correct peak ratios are reached
Runs 25kg Bagging plant during Modified lignin runs with the assistance of the Assistant SD operator and the SD operator
Visually checks, Chemical Storage Areas, Pumps, Tanks, conveyors, chutes, and other plant machinery for defects which may require attention and reports to the Production Foreman. (Autonomous Maintenance).
Maintains housekeeping and safety by keeping his plant clean, tidy, and adhering to safety practices and procedures.
Assists in the Sodium Sulphite plant.
Samples liquor after the reaction and pumps the correct tanks based on results.
Carries out any duties/tasks as requested by supervision
Reducing waste, Preventing spills
Meeting environmental targets that apply to his sphere of influence
Complying with hazardous chemical handling procedures
Complying with environmental legal requirements
What are we looking for?
Relevant Qualifications & Experience
Matric and N4 Pulp & Paper Certificate (4 subjects) and/or relevant NQF Level 5 qualification.
Computer Literate (MS Office Package).
Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably, paper production.
An S4 in Pulp & Paper or Chemical Engineering would be advantageous
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