Packaging Technician

The Packaging Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining equipment to ensure they operate efficiently and safely in keeping with preset standards.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fully accountable for the efficient operation of the labeler, case packer, and palletizer to include routine maintenance of said equipment
• Conduct maintenance activities on production machines and equipment at a sufficiently high level to ensure that agreed minimum machine efficiency standards are maintained
• Operate the assigned machine at a steady speed to achieve optimum line efficiency and quality ratings
• Change over and setup machine based on product size and store change parts correctly
• Maintain precise logs for quality checks, downtime reports, critical control points (CCPs), and operating conditions
• Diagnose, dismantle, repair and reassemble complex equipment failures
• Maintain a Safe and Healthy Work Environment to include sanitation as required
• Operate with a view to meet ISO 9001, ISO 14000, ISO 18000 and FSSC 22000 standards, regulatory requirements, and any other third party management systems
• Attend trainings and meetings scheduled by the Company
• Any other duty as may be assigned within the scope of the job

JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Certificate from a recognized tertiary institution such as NTEI with at least two (2) years similar experience
• Technical background with experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal with the ability to communicate well with varying levels of staff
• Good planning, team-working, and organization skills
• Meticulous, with the ability to function well individually within a demanding work environment