A spice and masala milling operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining grinding and blending machinery. Their primary duties involve feeding raw materials into mills, managing machine settings for texture and consistency, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards, and performing routine equipment maintenance.
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1. Machine Setup and Operation
Calibrate Equipment: Set up machines—such as hammer mills, pin mills, or pulverizers—according to standard production formulas and particle size requirements.
Material Feeding: Load raw, cleaned spices (e.g., chili, coriander, turmeric) into hoppers or feeding mechanisms, ensuring a steady and consistent flow.
Control Settings: Adjust machine variables (speed, temperature, and feed rate) to prevent heat buildup and preserve the aroma, color, and flavor of the spices.
2. Quality Control
Monitor Output: Periodically check the milled spices to ensure they meet the company's specific texture, granulation, and color standards.
Waste Management: Remove inadequate batches, defective materials, and waste according to company guidelines.
Record Keeping: Maintain activity logs tracking batch numbers, processing times, and machine performance metrics.
3. Hygiene, Food Safety, and Compliance
Sanitation: Conduct rigorous pre-and post-production cleaning of machinery and the surrounding workspace to prevent cross-contamination.
Safety Gear: Strictly adhere to workplace safety protocols, including wearing hairnets, gloves, masks, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Routine Maintenance: Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks like greasing parts, checking belts, and cleaning filters to prevent breakdowns.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor mechanical issues or blockages during the shift, and report major malfunctions to the production supervisor.
Typical Requirements
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy bags of raw spices (often up to 25–50 lbs) and stand for long periods.
Technical Skills: Basic mechanical aptitude to operate automated production systems.
Industry Standards: Familiarity with food manufacturing regulations (such as FSSAI, OSHA, or HACCP guidelines).
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
