Premix Factory Operator

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our pioneering technology fortifies staple grains in African mills, reaching over 60 million people daily. Our solution is more than a product; it’s a mission of saving lives. You will be part of a passionate, mission-driven team committed to transforming health outcomes across Africa. We foster a high-performance work environment where career development is supported, and employee well being is a priority.  Our guarantee is that you will find a culture that makes you want to show up every day!

What is Expected of You

As our Premix Factory Operator, you’ll be a crucial force operating production machinery ensuring accurate batch preparation, smooth workflow, and compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to maintain consistent product quality by supporting material staging, blending, packaging and equipment inspections. You’ll collaborate with a passionate team to deliver solutions that directly improve lives and accelerate our mission.

How You’ll Deliver Impact

1. Operate blending, batching, conveying, and packing equipment in line with production schedules and batch instructions.
2. Operate equipment at blending, treatment, conveying and packing, monitor process parameters to ensure safe and optimum performance, correct formulation and consistent product quality.
3. Coordinate with the production team to maintain smooth workflow and minimize downtime.
4. Observe and maintain hygiene practices and clean work environments, equipment surfaces.
5. Maintain accurate production and batch records in compliance with QA food safety and quality requirements.
6. Transfer raw materials into the factory, stage, and accurately weigh according to batch quantities.
7. Participate in the tipping process by opening bags and feeding materials through the vibratory sieve.
8. Operate filling, coding, labeling, sealing, and casing machines operations while ensuring complete documentation.
9. Conduct equipment inspections and carry out basic corrective and preventive maintenance following lockout/tagout procedures, while upholding food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
10. Report any observed food safety and quality deviations or incidents immediately to Blending Quality Supervisor.
11. Maintain safe working conditions by observing equipment operation protocols, forklift safety, use of appropriate PPEs, and observing safety requirements while working at height or in confined spaces.

What We Are Looking For

1. Minimum 3+ years of proven experience operating production machinery in a food manufacturing or premix factory.
2. Diploma or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
3. Licensed / certified forklift operator is an added advantage.
4. Proven experience operating food processing machinery efficiently, including blenders, conveyors, and packing lines. 
5. Capability to ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP, GMP) and hygiene standards.