Machine Operator at Apple and Pears Limited

Apple & Pears Limited was incorporated in the year 2012 as an Agro Allied & Food Industry to produce soya meal, concentrate and finished feed for the poultry industry, and refined edible oil, mayonnaise, ketchup, salad cream, vinegar and custard powder for the Nigerian market.

The company has invested millions of dollars in land, building, construction of infrastructural facilities and machinery, with one goal in mind and that is to have an integrated facility encompassing the complete value chain of the soya bean business, from sourcing, processing, extraction, refining, packaging and distribution of a wide range of premium products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives

• Responsible for safe and efficient operations and maintenance of assigned equipment and turning out the required quantity and quality of products within the defined duration.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machines to achieve daily/shift production targets with minimal wastage.
• Calibrate equipment and monitor gauges, in alignment with the standard operating procedures.
• Setup and adhere to the cleaning and maintenance schedules of machines to prevent failures.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP),
• Investigate root causes in the case of defects make necessary corrections to avoid errors in subsequent batches.
• Ensure compliance to the waste management procedures put in place to manage waste.
• Inspect materials to detect defects early and take necessary preventive actions.
• Comply with workplace safety policy, HACCP, Food safely policy and report any near-miss to reduce the chance of injury to self, others, and assets.

Education

• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing company preferrably FMCG  will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 2 years working experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of GMP and HACCP.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environment, 5S

Personal Attributes

• Diligent and enthusiastic
• Able and willing to follow laid down procedures.
• Quality Oriented
• Attention to details
• Collaborative
• Open to personal development.

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2023.