Assistant Technical Machine Operator – Packaging Line

About the role

The Assistant Technical Machine Operator supports the Fawema Operator in running the packaging line at Unga Holding. The role focuses on maintaining product quality, safety and GMP compliance while meeting daily production volumes and accurately recording operational data.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve at least 85 % of the planned production volume, ensure proper shift handover and adhere to the 30‑minute break schedule.
• Perform weight verification every 10 minutes and check product identification and date coding every 30 minutes to guarantee compliance with specifications.
• Maintain GMP and housekeeping standards, account for all packaging consumables, and conduct deep cleaning and sanitation of equipment after each product changeover.
• Document downtime, execute basic autonomous maintenance tasks (cleaning, inspection, lubrication, defect identification) and ensure safety guards and switches are functional.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in FMCG or grain‑processing environments, with hands‑on machine operation and maintenance.
• Good understanding of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and proven troubleshooting ability.

Required skills

• Machine Operations
• Machine Maintenance
• Autonomous Maintenance (AM)
• Troubleshooting
• MS Office proficiency