Bulk Loader / Sampler- VKB Group x1
Job Details
Job Title: Bulk Loader / Sampler
Company: VKB Group
Division: VKB Agri Processors
Business Unit: Qpro – Vrede Feed Plant
Location: Vrede, Free State
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Agriculture
Job Functional Area: Quality Assurance
Posted Date: 22 October 2026
Closing Date: 28 October 2026
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 (Matric)
Salary: Not specified in the advertisement
Job Description
VKB Group is a proudly South African agricultural organisation that supports farmers and produces food for consumers. The Group operates across the agricultural value chain, including production, processing, logistics, storage, handling and distribution.
QPro Feeds is an animal feed manufacturing business with facilities in Bethlehem and Vrede. The business produces animal feed for internal and external clients in the monogastric and ruminant sectors.
The company is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious and detail-oriented Bulk Loader / Sampler to join its team at the Vrede Feed Plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading bulk feed products into transport vehicles and collecting representative samples of raw materials, in-process products and finished feed for quality testing.
The role supports the Quality Control (QC) team by ensuring accurate loading, proper product traceability, compliance with quality standards and adherence to health and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Load bulk feed products into trucks and other transport vehicles according to loading instructions and schedules.
Ensure accurate weight measurements using weighbridges or in-line scales.
Follow the correct loading sequence and procedures to prevent contamination and maintain feed quality.
Check that vehicles are clean and ready before loading.
Complete and maintain accurate loading records and documentation.
Collect representative samples of raw materials, in-process products and finished products according to established procedures.
Label and record samples accurately to ensure proper identification and traceability.
Deliver samples to the Quality Control laboratory promptly for testing and retain samples where required.
Ensure sampling tools and containers are clean and properly maintained.
Follow standard operating procedures for loading, sampling, hygiene and contamination prevention.
Assist the QC Supervisor in identifying and reporting deviations from quality standards.
Maintain clean and organised loading, sampling, laboratory and retention-store areas.
Assist with basic quality checks when trained.
Comply with health and safety policies and use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Identify and report hazards, equipment malfunctions and other safety concerns.
Participate in safety training and toolbox talks.
Assist with routine cleaning and maintenance of loading and sampling equipment.
Ensure that trucks and tankers are properly sealed.
Assist with the disposal of old samples and housekeeping in the retention store.
Provide assistance in the laboratory when required.
Ensure proper handovers to the QC Supervisor and incoming shifts.
Be available to work overtime and during holidays when required.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
– Grade 12 (Matric).
Experience
– Experience in a feed mill or a similar production environment is preferred.
Skills Required
Bulk loading and dispatch.
Sampling and quality inspection.
Record-keeping and documentation.
Basic computer literacy.
Product traceability.
Housekeeping.
Compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Safe work practices.
Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Attention to detail.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Good communication skills.
Accountability and reliability.
A strong focus on quality.
Safety awareness.
Planning and organisational skills.
Adaptability and willingness to assist with operational requirements.
Employment Conditions
The successful candidate must be willing to work overtime and during holidays when required. The position also involves following strict safety, hygiene and quality-control procedures while working in a feed manufacturing environment.