Pouching Machine Operator Position Title: Pouching Machine Operator Department: Production Flexible Packaging Location : Thiruvottiyur, Chennai Salary : Open to negotiable Experience : Min 1
- Max 10 years Job Purpose To independently set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Totani & Galaxy pouch-making machines to produce various pouch formats, ensuring compliance with quality, productivity, safety, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Machine Operation
- Operate Totani & Galaxy pouch -making machines efficiently and safely.
- Perform machine setup, changeovers, and job adjustments according to production requirements.
- Ensure correct machine settings for sealing, punching, cutting, zipper application, gusset formation, and spout insertion where applicable.
- Monitor machine performance and take corrective actions to maintain continuous production. Product Manufacturing Produce various pouch formats including:
- Stand-Up Pouches
- Zipper Pouches
- Centre Seal Pouches
- Three Side Seal Pouches
- Quad Seal Pouches
- Liquid/Retort Pouches
- Spout Pouches
- Custom specialty pouches as per customer specifications Quality Assurance
- Ensure pouches meet customer specifications for dimensions, seal integrity, appearance, and functionality.
- Conduct in-process quality inspections and maintain quality records.
- Verify print registration, seal strength, zipper functionality, pouch dimensions, and leak-proof performance.
- Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming products. Productivity & Waste Control
- Achieve daily production targets and machine efficiency goals.
- Minimize startup losses, wastage, and downtime.
- Monitor production output, rejection rates, and material utilization.
- Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives. Maintenance & Troubleshooting




- Perform routine machine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical and operational issues.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for major breakdowns and repairs.
- Ensure machine conditions are maintained for optimum performance. Safety & Compliance
- Follow all safety guidelines, SOPs, GMP, and company policies.
- Always use prescribed PPE.
- Maintain machine and workplace cleanliness following 5S standards.
- Report unsafe conditions, accidents, and near-miss incidents promptly. Qualifications
- ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or related discipline.
- Minimum 1-10 years of experience in flexible packaging pouch-making operations.
- Experience in operating Totani pouch-making machines is preferred. Required Skills
- Solid knowledge of Totani & Galaxy pouch-making machine operations.
- Understanding of laminated flexible packaging materials.
- Knowledge of sealing parameters, pouch specifications, and quality requirements.
- Ability to read production orders, job cards, and technical drawings.
- Basic troubleshooting and machine adjustment skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production target achievement.
- Machine efficiency (OEE).
- First-pass quality rate.
- Rejection and wastage percentage.
- Changeover time reduction.
- Safety compliance.
- Housekeeping and 5S audit scores. Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in rotational shifts.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Capability to handle reels, tools, and production materials as required. Preferred Expertise: Hands-on experience in manufacturing Stand-Up, Zipper, Centre Seal, Three Side Seal, Quad Seal, Liquid, Retort, and Spout Pouches using Totani pouch-making machines. Interested candidates, please forward your updated CV to [email protected] or WhatsApp
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