Packaging Operator at Saro Agro Sciences Limited


Saroafrica International Limited is an indigenous private sector player with 3 decades of experience in Nigeria. Saroafrica has five Subsidiaries (Saro Agrosciences, Saro Lifecare, Saro Agro-Allied, Gossy Warm Spring and Saro Oil Palm) and two Joint Ventures (AgriseedCo and Green Hills Agricultural Products). Saroafrica is set to become a leading consumer, manufacturing, FMCG and integrated agricultural value chain group. In pursuit of this ambition Saroafrica is making significant investment in a Palm Plantation and Cassava to Ethanol Plant.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

 



Job Title: Packaging Operator

Location: Magboro, Ogun (Along Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Close to Magboro or Mount of Fire Church)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

  • To ensure Filling & Packaging line machines operations in accordance with specified/ recommended guidelines and agreed Standard Operating Procedures. This is to enable delivery of target production volumes within specified Time, with optimized resource and at the right Quality.

Duties / Responsibilities

  • The incumbent should have considerable experience in running filling & packaging line machines/equipment. He/she should be able to set-up machines, initiate calibration, cleaning, start-up procedures, as well deliver a seamless run.
  • Maintain production and activity logs as well as analyse trends.
  • Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
  • Must be able to synergize with other unit’s functions to achieve set goals.
  • Full understanding and implementation of GMP standards on the shopfloor.
  • Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Control, adjust machine settings, and own the Quality of finished products on the line.
  • Ensue the right quality and quantity of raw material or parts are fed to the process and packaging machines.
  • Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools.
  • Perform Autonomous Maintenance/ Total Productive Maintenance on packaging equipment.
  • Fix minor issues/ jams that might occur during the shift, as well as refer issues to other technical teams, when the escalation threshold is reached.
  • Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.

Education and Experience

  • B.Sc. or HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Sciences.
  • 2 - 4 years experience in similar role in a similar role.
  • Age Requirement: 28 - 35 years.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Team leadership skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good teaming skills.
  • Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometre etc.)
  • Understanding of production procedures
  • Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
  • Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
  • Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
  • Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.
  • Knowledge of gravity & pneumatic filling systems, & gassing operations.
  • Knowledge of process filling packaging machines as well as factory safety.
  • Should have basic electrical/ mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting.
  • Structured Problem solving skills.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 4th July, 2023.