Senior General Duty Plant Operator

About the role

The Senior General Duty Plant Operator works on the manufacturing of beverage base and concentrate, following the guidance of the supervisor and production manager. The role covers a range of manual, automated and semi-automated production tasks, from loading materials into machines to sorting, cleaning and preventive maintenance, while helping the team meet production targets and plant KPIs such as TDQ, PDR, perfect order and OEE.

Key responsibilities

• Receive the daily production schedule and batch sheets, prepare raw materials, packaging and accessories, and arrange labels for each batch
• Verify equipment, run mixing, filling, sealing and labelling operations, record torque, RPM, flow meter and other process data, and hand over finished goods to the store operator
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas, with full command of CIP operation and the CIP/COP change-over matrix
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of process equipment under supervision, and carry out shutdown maintenance tasks
• Drive or operate material handling devices such as forklifts, and weigh ingredients to calculate accurate mix usage and report deviations
• Complete QA checks (ingredient inspection, torque testing, leakage checks, metal detector verification) and counter-check data against the data acquisition, torque, RPM and flow meter systems
• Follow GMP and KORE requirements, maintain accurate records, follow HSE procedures and report incidents and near misses
• Take part in shop floor meetings, safety committees, continuous improvement and ISO/KORE system implementation, and complete required training

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical engineering
• At least 3 years of experience in the role, preferred 5 years
• Ability to read and write English to understand SOPs and complete records
• Flexibility to work any shift with little notice, willingness to rotate positions and to be a team player
• Participation in job development training and cross-training on all equipment is required

Required skills

• Computer literacy
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of CIP processes and GMP

What we offer

• A full benefits package starting on day one of employment
• Learning and development, including the chance to learn manufacturing processes from an industry leader