Experienced Packaging Operator (Contract) at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Saro Agrosciences is the flagship company of Saroafrica International group and was established in 1991. Saro Agrosciences has grown into a leading player in the agriculture industry. We are passionately committed to empowering the Nigerian farmer with superior agro-inputs like crop protection products, seeds, fertilizers, and knowledge that will enable these farmers to increase their yield and livelihood in a sustainable manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Experienced Packaging Operator (Contract)

Location: Magboro, Ogun
Employment Type: Contract

Job Purpose

• To ensure Filling & Packaging line machines operations in accordance with specified/recommended guidelines and agreed Standard Operating Procedures. This is to enable delivery of target production volumes within specified time, with optimized resource and at the right quality.

Duties / Responsibilities

• The incumbent should have considerable experience in running filling & packaging line machines/equipment
• He/she should be able to set-up machines, initiate calibration, cleaning, startup procedures, as well deliver a seamless run.
• Run the chemical packaging line effectively
• Clear understanding of am/tpm
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
• Generate chemical packaging reports
• Fix minor issues/ jams that might occur during the shift, as well as refer issues to other technical teams, when the escalation threshold is reached.
• Understand quality and HSE standards in the chemical packaging line
• Maintain production and activity logs as well as analyse trends.
• Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
• Must be able to synergize with other unit’s functions to achieve set goals.
• Full understanding and implementation of GMP standards on the shopfloor.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Education and Experience

• OND or HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related sciences.
• 2-4 year’s experience in a similar role.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Team leadership skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good teaming skills.
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
• Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
• Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools
• Knowledge of gravity & pneumatic filling systems, & gassing operations.
• Knowledge of process-filling packaging machines as well as factory safety.
• Should have basic electrical/ mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Structured Problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
• Understanding of production procedures
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Candidate must reside around Magboro or its environs.
• Age Requirement: 28 – 35 years.

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2023.