We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machine Operator to operate, monitor, and maintain production machinery and ripening chambers to ensure efficient operations, product quality, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for machine performance, preventive maintenance coordination, ripening program execution, and accurate reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Monitoring: Operate, monitor, and oversee production machinery and ripening chambers to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency.
Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot equipment faults and promptly report defective machines to the Production Supervisor or Manager.
Calibration: Perform machine calibration to meet required productivity levels, quality standards, and operating specifications.
Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure timely repair and servicing of production equipment and ripening chambers; maintain Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) records.
Ripening Management: Manage and implement weekly ripening programs in accordance with approved schedules and SOPs; monitor stock levels of ripening consumables like ethylene.
Quality Control: Ensure raw materials meet required quality attributes (dry matter content, size profile) in liaison with the QA team; stop processing if non-conformities are identified.
Compliance: Ensure full compliance with plant safety, health, and environmental rules, including the proper use and maintenance of PPE.
Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate daily production reports and support weekly/monthly production and maintenance reporting.
Hygiene: Conduct routine inspections and general machine housekeeping; ensure hygiene hand-back procedures are completed after maintenance activity.
General: Perform any other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or manager.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, Food Processing, or a related field; BA/BSc/HND holders are also eligible.
Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of machine operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance systems.
Specialized Skills: Experience with ripening processes is considered a significant advantage.
Standards: Comprehensive understanding of safety and quality standards in a production setting.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply for the Machine Operator position by visiting the AAA Growers application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1158442. This link directs to the application portal on the company's official website. Ensure you complete the application as per the instructions provided.
