Oil Sachet Filling Operator & Maintenance Officer at Golden Oil Industries Limited

Golden Oil Industries Limited was incorporated in Nigeria on 8th September, 1988, and has grown into a household name in Nigeria's edible oil's industry. The company's focus is to provide healthy oil as a cooking medium to its customers. The company is Nigeria's trusted name for supply of refined palm oil, palm kernel oil, olein, soybean Oil, stearin, soybean meal, soy lecithin, and palm kernel de-oiled cake. Our oils are used as healthy cooking medium. Soybean meal and palm kernel de-oiled cake are used in premier poultry / animal feed.

The company's products have been duly certified by the appropriate regulatory agencies Such as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Golden Oil has modern processing technology and plants, which can be compared to worldwide standards. The company has highly trained seasoned oil experts, who's commitment is to delivering healthy oil to Nigerian consumers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Oil Sachet Filling Operator & Maintenance Officer

Location: Anambra

Job Summary

• The Oil Sachet Filling Operator will ensure the efficient and hygienic packaging of our high-quality vegetable oil products. Operating sophisticated filling machines, you are responsible for filling, sealing, and batching oil sachets while strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:

• Drive Productivity and Production target achievement in the assigned machine
• Efficient utilization of raw material (No contamination/zero wastage)
• Quality of machine handling (No production-induced machine downtime)
• Machine production capacity utilization and Quality of production output.

Responsibilities

• Sachet Filling: Operate filling equipment to accurately fill vegetable oil into sachets. Monitor and adjust the machinery to maintain the correct filling levels, ensuring consistency and quality in every sachet. Ensuring the machine and other production lines are impeccably clean and sanitized. Set up machines, including calibration and cleaning processes, to initiate the production cycle. Report any malfunctions to the maintenance team.
• SOP & GMP Adherence: Strictly adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to maintain a hygienic and safe work environment. Follow established protocols for cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Housekeeping: Perform regular housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness in the packaging unit. This includes cleaning equipment, utensils, and work surfaces. Dispose of waste properly and maintain organized storage areas. 
• Quality Control: Conduct quality checks on filled sachets to ensure they meet company standards. Identify and address any deviations from quality specifications promptly. Report any defects or issues to supervisors. Collaborate with the Quality Control team to conduct periodic tests to ensure oil quality, consistency, and packaging integrity.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of packaging materials, including oil, sachets, labels, and seals. Notify the supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including batch records, quality control checks, and cleaning schedules. Document any incidents, deviations, or equipment malfunctions.
• Safety: Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries. Report any safety hazards or concerns to supervisors immediately.
• Manpower Supervision: Supervise and coordinate all manpower involved in the production line. Ensure efficient teamwork, provide necessary training, and address any personnel-related issues promptly.

The Person

• BSc/HND or ND equivalent; additional technical education or certification in food processing is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating packaging machinery, preferably in the food or beverage industry. 
• Proficiency in operating automated filling machines and familiarity with basic machine troubleshooting. 
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety regulations.
• Analytical and numerical skills: the ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead and supervise a team effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
• Age between 25 – 40 years of age.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: nnenna@goldenoiltd.com & bassey@activa.ng using the position as the subject of the email.