Temperature Monitor

Experience Level: Mid Level | Posted Date: 2025/04/14

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Description

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? To ensure that temperature levels within the cold storage facility, using a temperature monitoring system, are continuously monitored and maintained in accordance with food safety and export standards, preserving the quality and freshness of fruit products. 

Key Responsibilities

Temperature Monitoring:

• Regularly check and record temperature readings from storage areas using computerised monitoring systems and manual thermometers.

• Monitor the temperatures of incoming shipments to ensure compliance with protocol.

• Conduct proactive inspections of steri tunnels and holding rooms to ensure equipment functionality.

• Respond promptly to temperature deviations or equipment failures to prevent product loss.

• Communicate temperature-related concerns with relevant team members.

• Prepare and manage temperature printouts for steri shipments.

• Maintain, check and take responsibility for all portable temperature-related equipment.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

• Maintain accurate records of temperature logs and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

• Perform daily inspections of all temperature-related equipment to guarantee accuracy.                                  

Reporting & Documentation:

• Ensure structured filing and organization of all temperature-related documentation.

• Report unresolved temperature deviations to the Operations Manager.

• Collaborate with the maintenance team to address technical issues affecting temperature control.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with cold store staff to ensure optimal storage conditions.

• Generate and share temperature reports with the team.

• Support the operations team from a temperature management perspective to meet daily targets.

• Assist with general cold store duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required

• Previous experience as Temperature Monitor is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a cold storage environment.

• Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of PPECB temperature and handling protocols.

• Knowledge of temperature control processes in a cold storage environment.

• Familiarity with thermometers, thermocouples, and temperature sensors/probes.

• Ability to follow instructions accurately.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Working Conditions

• The role requires working in a cold storage environment.

• Ability to perform manual labour, work with heavy equipment and occasionally on heights.

• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays as needed to accommodate the nature of the fruit industry.

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