Process Operator
Deadline: 02/08/2024
Type: Full-time
Location: Soroti
Organisation: Soroti Fruits Limited
Role Summary
The Process Operator is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of processing machinery. This role involves ensuring the smooth running of production lines, maintaining product quality, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety standards.
Reporting To
Production Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
Operation of Processing Equipment:
- Operate and oversee various machines used in the processing and packaging of fruit products.
- Adjust machine settings to optimize performance and product quality.
- Monitor the equipment during operation to ensure it runs smoothly.
Quality Control:
- Inspect products at different stages of the production process.
- Conduct routine quality checks to ensure products meet the company’s standards.
- Report any deviations from quality standards to the Production Supervisor.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on processing equipment.
- Quickly identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to minimize production downtime.
- Keep maintenance logs and report any issues to the maintenance team.
Safety and Compliance:
- Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate production records, including output levels, machine performance, and quality control results.
- Complete necessary documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth production operations.
- Communicate any operational issues or improvements to the Production Supervisor or Manager.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Diploma in either Food Processing, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Science Technology, or Biochemistry.
- Minimum of 2 years of working experience in a related field.
- Proficient in operating various types of processing equipment.
- Basic mechanical skills for routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and standards.
- Understanding of safety regulations and protocols.
- Ability to keep up to date with changing technology.
- Openness to learning and creativity.
- Ability to do precision work.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy objects as required.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced and sometimes physically demanding environment.
- Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays if needed.
Application Procedure
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic documents/transcripts and certificates, telephone contact, and names and addresses of three referees to:
Human Resource Office
Soroti Fruits Ltd
PO Box 154 Soroti
Email: hr@softe.co.ug
For more details, please visit our website https://www.softe.co.ug
Deadline: Monday, 02nd August 2024, by 5:30 pm.
Note: Only online applications will be considered and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
About Soroti Fruits Limited
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Soroti, Uganda
Soroti Fruits Limited was incorporated in 2011 as a government of Uganda investment promotion initiative aimed at supporting value addition in fruit processing to promote industrial growth, income diversification, and increasing household incomes in the country. It is a subsidiary of the Uganda Development Corporation, established by an Act of Parliament. Its shareholders are the Government of Uganda through Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), which owns 80% of its shares, and Teso Tropical Fruits Cooperative Union (TEFCU), which owns 20%.
