Job Title:   Machine Operator – Oil Filling

Organisation: Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

Job Ref.No.: MIUL/TMO/11/24/KLA

About the Company:

The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:    Reporting To Shift Supervisor – Oil Filling, The Successful Candidate Will;

• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance of production machines with assistance of the Engineering team.
• Operate production machines efficiently with less or no wastage.
• Conduct regular inspections, reporting maintenance needs.
• Follow safety protocols, reporting incidents or hazards.
• Assist in repairs, modifications, and upgrades.
• Control wastage of materials and recycling.
• Ensuring that the products produced are of good quality.
• Adhere to health and safety practices.
• To oversee housekeeping around the machine area.
• Check the materials provided to ensure rightful amounts and materials are provided.
• Inspect the machines regularly to ensure they are in good and operational condition.
• Detect and report any faults to the Plant Maintenance Electrician/Mechanic.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Shift Supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a bias in science subjects.
• 2+ years of experience operating filling machines/lines in a manufacturing plant.

Skills & Professional Attributes Required:

• Good communication skills including reading skills.
• An aptitude for math.
• Mechanical ability.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• The ability to work in high places.
• The ability to get along well with co-workers.
• The ability to keep up to date with changing technology.
• Creativity
• The ability to do precision work