Machine Operator - Shrink Wrapper/ Cermix job at Hariss International

Hariss International Limited is seeking a Machine Operator - Shrink Wrapper/ Cermix to join their Beverage division in Kampala, Uganda. The role reports to the Production Team Leader-Beverage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for starting up and stopping equipment.
• Assists with the production line in factories.
• Responsible for keeping the machine clean.
• Performs weekly care of machines with the maintenance team.
• Loads and unload boxes and shrink film glue in machines.
• Responsible for lubricating the machine and keeping record of it.
• Responsible for scraping waste material (glue, oil, film) from machines.
• Ensures conformance to specifications.
• Responsible for marking parts of identification.
• Responsible for reading and interpreting gauges.
• Responsible for recording data of machine-like film weight, glue consumption, machine counter etc.
• Performing changeover of machine if required.
• Responsible for running a twin pack machine.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of a diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or any relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role in a busy environment.

Key Requirements:

• Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or water treatment plant.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Hariss International is an equal opportunity employer of Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Gender Identity.

• Responsible for starting up and stopping equipment.
• Assists with the production line in factories.
• Responsible for keeping the machine clean.
• Performs weekly care of machines with the maintenance team.
• Loads and unload boxes and shrink film glue in machines.
• Responsible for lubricating the machine and keeping record of it.
• Responsible for scraping waste material (glue, oil, film) from machines.
• Ensures conformance to specifications.
• Responsible for marking parts of identification.
• Responsible for reading and interpreting gauges.
• Responsible for recording data of machine-like film weight, glue consumption, machine counter etc.
• Performing changeover of machine if required.
• Responsible for running a twin pack machine.

• Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or water treatment plant.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

• A minimum of a diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or any relevant discipline.