Job Description

• Operate horizontal flow wrapping machinery to package tray packed snacks and snack bars while safeguarding seal integrity.
• Support packaging line efficiency and product quality by monitoring equipment parameters, materials, and finished goods continuously.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal flow wrap equipment according to standard start up, running, changeover, and shutdown procedures.
• Verify that the work area, packaging materials, and machine safety guards are properly set up before starting production runs.
• Perform routine visual, dimensional, weight, temperature, seal integrity, and alignment checks across the packaging run.
• Adjust film tracking, sealing temperatures, and machine speed within authorized operational limits.
• Identify packaging and product defects promptly, segregating non compliant stock and reporting recurring faults.
• Execute cleaning, sanitation, and line clearance during product changeovers to remove residues, codes, and previous materials.
• Escalate equipment faults and technical breakdowns promptly when issues exceed authorized operator intervention levels.
• Maintain complete, legible, and accurate shift logs, quality checklists, and production records.
• Follow all food hygiene, occupational safety, machine guarding, and personal protective equipment standards.

Skills

• Horizontal flow wrapper operation and calibration
• Film tracking, temperature adjustment, and speed regulation
• Defect recognition and seal integrity inspection
• Basic machine changeover, cleaning, and line clearance practices
• Accurate production logging and quality record keeping

Education Qualifications & Experience

Education Qualifications

• Ordinary Diploma or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Food Processing, Production Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Sciences, Printing Technology, or a related technical discipline
• National Certificate, Craft Certificate, Technical Trade Certificate, or relevant TVET qualification in a mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance discipline
• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) demonstrating literacy, numeracy, and mechanical aptitude

Experience

• No prior work experience required.
• Includes 3 weeks of flow wrap machine operation training.