Packaging Operator at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Saro Agrosciences is the flagship company of Saroafrica International group and was established in 1991. Saro Agrosciences has grown into a leading player in the agriculture industry. We are passionately committed to empowering the Nigerian farmer with superior agro-inputs like crop protection products, seeds, fertilizers, and knowledge that will enable these farmers to increase their yield and livelihood in a sustainable manner

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Packaging Operator

Location: Magboro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To ensure Filling & Packaging line machines operations in accordance with specified/ recommended guidelines and agreed Standard Operating Procedures.
• This is to enable delivery of target production volumes within specified Time, with optimized resource and at the right Quality.

Duties / Responsibilities

• The incumbent should have considerable experience in running filling & packaging line machines/equipment. He/she should be able to set-up machines, initiate calibration, cleaning, startup procedures, as well deliver a seamless run.
• Control, adjust machine settings, and own the Quality of finished products on the line.
• Ensue the right quality and quantity of raw material or parts are fed to the process and packaging machines.
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools.
• Perform Autonomous Maintenance/ Total Productive Maintenance on packaging equipment.
• Fix minor issues/ jams that might occur during the shift, as well as refer issues to other technical teams, when the escalation threshold is reached.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Maintain production and activity logs as well as analyse trends.
• Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
• Must be able to synergize with other unit’s functions to achieve set goals.
• Full understanding and implementation of GMP standards on the shopfloor.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related sciences.
• 2-4 year’s experience in similar role in a similar role. Job Location: Along Lagos Ibadan expressway. Close to Magboro or Mount of Fire Church. Ogun state.
• Age Requirement: 28 – 35 Years

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Team leadership skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good teaming skills.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometre etc.)
• Understanding of production procedures
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
• Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
• Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.
• Knowledge of gravity & pneumatic filling systems, & gassing operations.
• Knowledge of process filling packaging machines as well as factory safety.
• Should have basic electrical/ mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Structured Problem solving skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 4th September, 2023.