Shrink-Wrap Operator – People Project
Recruiting Agency: People Project (Recruiting on behalf of a leading Beverage Manufacturing client)
Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
Category: Manufacturing / Production & Operations
Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Industry: Beverage Manufacturing / Packaging
Role Overview
People Project is recruiting on behalf of its client—a major beverage manufacturing company—for an experienced and technically skilled Shrink-Wrap Operator based in Mwanza. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining shrink-wrapping machinery and secondary packaging equipment to ensure finished beverage products are securely packed, properly sealed, and ready for distribution according to strict production and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Machine Operation & Packaging Control
- Operate and monitor automated shrink-wrapping machines and associated secondary packaging equipment.
- Ensure correct bottle grouping, smooth film feeding, proper sealing, and optimal heat-tunnel shrinkage.
- Continuously inspect packaging quality to confirm finished packs meet structural and visual quality standards.
- Ensure finished packs are properly sealed, arranged, and prepared for palletizing and transport.
2. Technical Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Monitor machine settings and make necessary operational adjustments to maintain line efficiency.
- Perform routine machine inspections, regular cleaning, and basic preventative maintenance.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve minor machine faults, operational jams, or packaging defects.
- Report major technical breakdowns, production line stoppages, or persistent quality issues to supervisors promptly.
3. Waste Control & Line Coordination
- Monitor shrink film consumption and implement practices to minimize packaging material wastage.
- Coordinate closely with upstream and downstream line operators to maintain smooth, uninterrupted packaging flow.
- Assist in meeting daily production targets while operating efficiently under high-volume pressure.
4. Safety, Hygiene & Compliance
- Maintain strict workplace hygiene and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).
- Comply fully with occupational health, safety, and food safety regulations at all times.
- Maintain clean and organized work spaces (5S/housekeeping standards).
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Education: Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience operating production or packaging machinery.
- Direct experience within the beverage manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
- Practical experience operating shrink-wrapping machinery is essential.
- Technical Knowledge: Proven capability in basic machine maintenance, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and automated packaging line operations.
- Shift Work: Willingness and ability to work rotational shift schedules, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Key Competencies
- Strong mechanical aptitude with quick troubleshooting capabilities.
- Strict commitment to quality, safety, and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Target-driven mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Good teamwork, communication, and line-level coordination skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications above are invited to apply online through the official portal before the closing deadline.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
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