Automated Case Packer Operator

• Operate assigned automated drop packers or pick-and-place equipment following approved start up, running, changeover, shutdown, and cleaning procedures
• Inspect the work area before start up to confirm that required materials, cases, and safety guards are correctly positioned
• Perform routine visual, dimensional, weight, alignment, and count checks on packed cases and packaging materials
• Identify common packaging defects promptly and segregate non-conforming items to prevent downstream processing or dispatch
• Perform minor machine adjustments strictly within authorized limits and escalate complex technical faults to maintenance specialists
• Maintain complete, legible, and traceable shift logs, machine setting records, and quality check sheets
• Conduct thorough line cleaning, sanitation, and changeover tasks, ensuring removal of all previous batch residues and packaging materials
• Follow all occupational health, food safety, hygiene, personal protective equipment, and lockout or isolation protocols

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ordinary Diploma or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Food Processing, Production Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Sciences, Printing Technology, or a related technical discipline; or National Certificate, Craft Certificate, Technical Trade Certificate, or relevant TVET award
• UACE or UCE with demonstrated literacy, numeracy, and mechanical aptitude
• No prior work experience required; includes 3 weeks machine operation training

Skills & Competencies:

• Case former calibration and gripper head adjustment
• Case feed troubleshooting and defect recognition
• Routine machine operation, changeover, and basic adjustment
• Basic digital documentation and PLC or HMI interface monitoring
• Adherence to food safety, hygiene, and workplace risk controls