Loading Operator at Kilombero Sugar

Location: Morogoro, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Job Function: Manufacturing
Level: Entry/Operational
Experience Level: Entry/Operational

Job Profile / Job Purpose
The successful Loading Operator is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate handling of ENA, TA and FO.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Make sure drivers and assistants are inducted on the loading procedure.
• Observe and assist the driver to properly position the tanker without causing any damage; ensure tanker is positioned so the top can be safely accessed from the loading floor.
• Monitor gauges and warning lights during operation and respond promptly to any indicators of malfunction or potential issues, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures.
• Load trucks with designated materials, ensuring proper weight distribution and adherence to safety protocols.
• Verify correct ethanol grade, batch information, and tanker ID before transfer.
• Dip daily receiver tanks and bulk storage tanks.
• Conduct pre-loading inspections of tankers for cleanliness, proper sealing, and grounding.
• Connect and disconnect loading systems safely and securely to avoid spills or leaks.
• Maintain the work area by clearing debris, leveling surfaces, and organizing stockpiles to optimize efficiency and safety.
• Maintain accurate records of materials received and loaded, utilizing inventory management systems.
• Collaborate with Logistics Foreman to coordinate loading schedules and processes.
• Participate in regular safety training and always adhere to safety protocols.
• Report all quality deviations and irregularities and together with the Logistics Foreman make required plant adjustments.
• On shift takeover, check the condition of equipment and consult fellow employees or specialists if needed.
• Perform multiple tasks, set priorities, and work effectively under pressure while analyzing activities.
• Conduct visual checks and inspections of product storage and loading bay and associated utilities and report any abnormality.
• Execute basic maintenance tasks including cleaning, greasing, and minor repairs; report significant mechanical problems to maintenance staff.
• Respond promptly to alarms, spills, or emergency shutdowns and report incidents to supervisors.
• Assist with duties in other areas of the plant when required.
• Ensure ENA/TA/FO stock levels in storage tanks are controlled to prevent overfilling.
• Ensure loading deviations and equipment breakdowns are attended to timeously to maintain efficient loading.
• Ensure accurate volume measurement and loading to prevent product loss or overloading penalties.
• Prevent product contamination through proper hose handling, sealing, and equipment use.
• Minimize demurrage and loading delays by ensuring readiness of equipment and compliance with loading plans.
• Use loading equipment and accessories responsibly to reduce repair and replacement costs.
• Assist in maintaining product inventory balance through accurate documentation and meter readings.

Must-Have Skills

• Safety
• Inventory management and documentation
• Communication skills

Qualifications

• Minimum NTA Level 2 or equivalent in Electrical/Instrumentation from a recognized institution.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, electronics, pneumatic circuits reading and interpreting, fault tracing and rectification.
• 1–2 years’ experience in plant maintenance, industrial electrical systems, or instrumentation.