About Blacknut

Blacknut Agrifood Machinery Pvt. Ltd. develops and manufactures food-processing machinery, with a strong focus on makhana processing and post-harvest mechanisation. Our Makhana Sewa Kendra provides processing services, machine demonstrations, and practical training.

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Supervisor / Foreman who will personally operate machines, carry out practical processing work, train operators and trainees, and supervise labour. The person will work alongside the team to achieve daily production targets, maintain quality, and ensure safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Machine Operation & Setup Set up, operate, and adjust makhana-processing machines according to approved procedures. Check machine readiness before starting and follow proper shutdown procedures.

2. Hands-on Production Work Actively perform processing activities, including feeding, roasting, popping, grading, weighing, packing, and material handling, as required. Ensure proper use of equipment and handling aids.

3. Labour Supervision & Work Allocation Allocate daily tasks to operators, helpers, and labourers as instructed by the Centre Manager. Work alongside them, monitor progress, and maintain productivity, discipline, and teamwork.

4. Practical Training & Demonstrations Provide hands-on training in machine operation, processing methods, machine settings, cleaning, routine maintenance, and safety. Demonstrate correct practices and assess trainees’ practical understanding.

5. Production Quality & Efficiency Monitor processing conditions, output quality, popping performance, breakage, and wastage.



Make permitted adjustments and promptly report quality issues to the Centre Manager.

6. Research & Trial Support Carry out practical work for company-assigned research and processing trials under the Centre Manager’s guidance. Follow prescribed settings, keep trial batches separate, and accurately record quantities, settings, observations, and results.

7. Routine Maintenance & Troubleshooting Perform routine checks, lubrication, tightening, and minor adjustments within training and authorization. Report unusual noise, overheating, wear, or breakdowns and assist the service team with repairs.

8. Material Handling & Dispatch Support Supervise and assist with the receipt, movement, storage, packing, loading, and unloading of materials, machines, and spares. Verify quantities and report damage or shortages.

9. Housekeeping & Sanitization Carry out and supervise cleaning of machines, tools, processing areas, and workstations. Follow cleaning schedules and ensure proper disposal of processing waste.

10. Safety & Discipline Ensure safe operation of machines, use of protective equipment, and adherence to operating procedures. Stop unsafe work and report hazards or incidents immediately.



Ensure machinery is safely isolated before cleaning or maintenance.

11. Daily Reporting & Coordination Report production quantities, labour deployment, downtime, material consumption, quality issues, and training activities to the Centre Manager. Maintain prescribed shift and production records.

12. Other Operational Duties Perform other related practical and technical duties assigned by the Centre Manager or company management.

Qualifications & Experience

· ITI in Fitter, Machinist, Electrician, or a related trade; a diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred.

· Candidates with robust practical experience may also be considered without the above qualifications.

· Preferably 0-1years of experience in machinery operation, food processing, or production supervision.

· Experience supervising operators and labourers is desirable.

· Experience in makhana processing or operating roasting, popping, and grading machinery will be an advantage.

Required Skills

· Strong practical ability in machine operation and basic troubleshooting.

· Ability to explain and demonstrate operating procedures clearly.

· Ability to supervise labour while actively participating in production work.

· Basic numeracy and ability to maintain production and trial records.

· Good communication in Hindi; ability to read machine instructions and labels.

· Responsible approach to quality, cleanliness, safety, and company equipment.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Experience:

- Technical support: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 TECHNICAL FOREMAN – MAKHANA PROCESSING (Darbhanga)
🏢 BlackNut Agrifood Machinery
📍 Darbhanga