General Assistant (R&D)
Overview
The General Assistant (R&D) at Defy Appliances plays a crucial role within the Research & Development division by supporting various operational tasks. This position involves operating a forklift, assisting with transport testing, capturing and communicating results, and helping with logistical support for audits and product collections. The role requires collaboration with engineering and production teams to support product benchmarking, prototype builds, and ensuring safety and compliance within the department.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Relevant technical qualification
- Forklift license advantageous
- BOM (Bill of Materials) familiarity advantageous
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift or Hyster, subject to the required training and certification
- Assist with transport testing
- Capture, record and communicate transport-testing results using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Act as a liaison between R&D, Stores and other relevant operational departments
- Assist with the identification, movement and scrapping of R&D products, materials and components
- Support product benchmarking activities, including product movement, preparation, measurement and documentation
- Assist with prototype and non-critical product builds under the direction of the relevant engineer or specialist
- Assist with production-line and Bill of Materials audits, including steel and plastic material-consumption checks and line evaluations
- Provide driving and logistical support for audits, product collections, testing and other approved departmental activities
- Support the daily operational requests of the R&D squads and Cooking Construction team
- First Aid representative and Health and Safety representative, subject to departmental and company requirements
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