MACHINE OPERATOR

Department: Production

Designation: Machine Operator – Chocolate Manufacturing

Industry: Chocolate / Food Manufacturing

Qualification: ITI / Diploma – Mechanical, Fitter, Electrical, or related technical trade

Experience: Freshers to 2 years

Location: Sri City / Tada

Shift: Rotational Shifts

Job Purpose To operate and monitor chocolate manufacturing and packing machines safely and efficiently while maintaining production, quality, hygiene, and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
Operate and monitor chocolate production/packing machines as per SOP.
Perform machine start-up, shutdown, changeover, and basic adjustments.
Monitor machine parameters such as temperature, speed, pressure, and product weight.
Check product quality and report abnormalities immediately.
Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate with the Maintenance team for breakdowns.
Maintain production records, machine logbooks, and shift handover details.
Carry out machine cleaning and ensure the work area is maintained properly.
Follow GMP, HACCP, food safety, personal hygiene,



and PPE requirements.
Prevent product contamination and minimize production wastage.
Follow all plant safety procedures while working with machinery.
Support production targets and maintain smooth line operation.
Work effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.

Required Skills
Basic knowledge of machine operation and mechanical systems.
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Positive observation and attention to detail.
Ability to read and follow SOPs and work instructions.
Basic knowledge of GMP and food safety.
Valuable discipline and teamwork.
Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Preferred Candidates
ITI – Fitter / Mechanical / Electrical.
Diploma – Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics.
Candidates with FMCG, food, confectionery, or chocolate manufacturing experience will be preferred.
Freshers with valuable technical knowledge can also be considered.

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