Summary:
Operates and maintains coffee processing machines and equipment. Reports to Plant Supervisor.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform pre-operation checks, autonomous maintenance, and set up machinery and materials for processing
- Control and adjust the functions and settings of machines to follow processing instructions/PI.
- Coordinate with the production clerks to ensure the product as instructed in the PI is moved to machines on time and weighed before and after intake into machines
- Ensure the correct product is fed to semi-automated machines and processed to instructions to avoid mixing and contamination.
- Maintain processing/activity logs on provided template during shift.
- Supervise coffee movement activities to and from machines during processing and ensure the movements are in accordance with the PI.
- Ensure product accuracy in relation to weight, outturn, grade, etc. for products fed into machines and processed products from machines
- Effectively monitor production equipment and test the operation of machines periodically.
- Follow established plant operating procedures and safety rules and regulations in the workplace.
- Perform any other task as assigned by warehouse management from time to time
- Service and maintain the processing plant as scheduled by the plant supervisor
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of food/coffee processing machinery
- Attention to detail · Multitasking ability
- Good work ethics, team spirit, and takes self-initiative
Education and Experience
- A minimum of Diploma in mechanical, electrical, or production engineering
- At least 2 years’ experience in the operation of production machines
- Experience in the coffee industry and Buhler machines will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in computer applications and report writing