The Automatic Checkweigher Attendant monitors in-line automatic checkweighers to verify weight accuracy across snack packaging lines, promptly separating and removing rejected underweight and overweight snack bags, and maintaining packaging quality, operational standards, and traceability through continuous monitoring and diligent record keeping. No prior work experience required.
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Automatic Checkweigher Attendant
Category
Food Science and Technology
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Mukono, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
10/29/2026
4 days left
Employer / Company

Dalilang Foods & Beverages
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Operate in-line checkweighers in accordance with approved start up, running, changeover, shutdown, and cleaning procedures
- Monitor weight parameters continuously to ensure snack packages remain within specified target tolerances
- Remove rejected under and overweight packages immediately to prevent further downstream processing or packing
- Verify reject mechanisms periodically to confirm that defective packs are accurately identified and sorted
- Perform routine visual, weight, seal, and cleanliness inspections at the assigned packaging station
- Make minor equipment adjustments strictly within authorized limits and escalate technical faults to maintenance technicians
- Keep complete, legible, and accurate weight logs and shift reports at the time checks are completed
- Execute product changeover, allergen control, and sanitation tasks to keep the work area clean and organized
- Follow all established food safety, hygiene, PPE, and occupational safety rules during daily shifts
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Ordinary Diploma or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Food Processing, Production Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Printing Technology; or National Certificate, Craft Certificate, or Technical Trade Certificate in a related technical area
- UACE (S.6) or UCE (S.4) with demonstrated literacy, numeracy, and mechanical aptitude
- Relevant TVET training or recognized equipment-specific operational training
- No prior work experience required; includes onboarding training
Skills & Competencies:
- Weight parameter monitoring and reject mechanism verification
- Visual defect recognition and product sorting
- Basic machine operation, changeover, and authorized adjustment procedures
- Accurate weight logging and basic digital or HMI interface operation
- Food safety, personal hygiene, and workstation housekeeping compliance
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