Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country’s leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

Responsibilities or duties

• Selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, and other relevant materials based on the weight size of loads to be moved
• Controlling equipment professionally with levers, wheels, or foot pedals
• Ensuring that equipment that will be used to move materials is properly set up and well inspected
• Repairing equipment whenever it develops a minor issue
• Keeping up-to-date, correct, and accurate records which include materials that have been moved, where they were moved from and to
• Ensuring that mechanical systems are well tested to ensure proper functioning
• Overseeing the alignment of equipment or machinery
• Completing paperwork at the end of a shift, which involves documenting completed works and problems encountered
• Monthly inspection on equipment and machines
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Certificate in Rigging

Experience needed

• Must have 2 years experience

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.

SUGAR IS OUR BUSINESS BUT PEOPLE ARE OUR SWEETEST ASSETS.

• Selecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves, and other relevant materials based on the weight size of loads to be moved
• Controlling equipment professionally with levers, wheels, or foot pedals
• Ensuring that equipment that will be used to move materials is properly set up and well inspected
• Repairing equipment whenever it develops a minor issue
• Keeping up-to-date, correct, and accurate records which include materials that have been moved, where they were moved from and to
• Ensuring that mechanical systems are well tested to ensure proper functioning
• Overseeing the alignment of equipment or machinery
• Completing paperwork at the end of a shift, which involves documenting completed works and problems encountered
• Monthly inspection on equipment and machines
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Rigging
• Equipment inspection and repair
• Record keeping
• Mechanical system testing
• Equipment alignment
• Paperwork completion
• Adherence to company policies and procedures

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Certificate in Rigging