Packing Technician / Operator at Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group

Location: Kebbi (Field-based - Plant)
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Production
Travel: 0% - 10%
Job Grade (Band 1- 6): 2
Reports To: Milling in Charge
Supervises: Assistant Packing Operators
Internally Relates with: Milling, Quality, Logistics, Warehouse, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical/Automation

Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Responsible for the operaton all equipment in the packing section like FFS machine, automatic weighing-filling-stitching machine, band sealing machine, strapping machine, metal detectors and associated conveying equipment.
• Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes or packaging equipment to maximise quality and efficiency.
• Record and document data on packing machines. Make Packaging report as per required format.
• Respond in an appropriate manner to any issues related to packing section to Milling in-charge; instrumentation in-charge or Quality in-charge.
• Isolate any product which will not meet quality standards or may cause a food safety hazard i.e. broken glass, metal, equipment failure, biological hazard.
• Proper setting of the FFS and packing machines to ensure correct weighment, proper sealing and proper master packing. Regulate machine flow, speed and temperature
• Reset machine when any malfunction or machine jams occurs
• Follow and adhere to all GMPs, keep work area clean at all times, ensure tools are cleaned and kept at their appropriate locations after use
• Repair or help repair any damage to equipment. Report any repairs to the Maintenance supervisor and section In-charge.
• Ensure timely calibration of the packing machines
• Ensure stocking and sorting of packaging materials near the packing area to bring about minimal wastage of the packaging materials
• Ensure minimal spillage and the spill over rice, if any, be sent back to the milling section for reprocessing.
• Clean, oil and make necessary machine adjustments as and when required.

Requirements

• 5 -7 years’ experience with the FFS machine with packing ranges from 50grams to 5kg.
• A minimum of National Diploma (ND) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in food manufacturing
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Good communication skills
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical concepts.
• Trouble shooting of FFS machines, Ink jet printers; sealing machines; strapping machines.
• Ability to take responsibilities for actions of self and others
• Willingness to teach and be taught.
• Proactive approach in problem identification and problem solving.
• Ability to work under pressure.