Urgently Hiring Packing Operator for Frozen Vegetables Manufacturing Unit
Designation: Packing Operator
Department: Production / Packaging
Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years
Industry Preference: Frozen Vegetables / IQF Foods / Food Processing / FMCG Industry
Reporting To: Shift In-Charge / Production Supervisor
Job Purpose
To operate and monitor packaging machines, ensure accurate packing of frozen vegetable products, maintain product quality, and comply with food safety, hygiene, and production standards while achieving packaging targets.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Packaging Operations
- Operate packaging machines as per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure proper packing of frozen vegetable products according to product specifications.
- Monitor packaging line performance and maintain smooth operations.
- Ensure correct product weight, sealing, coding, and labeling.
- Achieve shift-wise packaging targets as per production plan.
2. Product Quality Control
- Verify product quality before and during packing operations.
- Check packaging materials for defects or damage.
- Ensure proper sealing and package integrity.
- Identify and report quality deviations to the supervisor.
- Prevent mixing of different products, batches, or grades.
3. Machine Operation & Monitoring
- Operate packaging equipment such as:
- Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Machines
- Weighing Machines
- Coding Machines
- Sealing Machines
- Metal Detectors
- Monitor machine parameters and report abnormalities.
- Assist maintenance personnel during minor troubleshooting activities.
4. Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance
- Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GHP (Good Hygiene Practices).
- Maintain personal hygiene and wear required PPE.
- Ensure cleanliness of packaging area and equipment.
- Follow HACCP and food safety requirements.
- Prevent product contamination during packing operations.
5. Packaging Material Handling
- Ensure availability of packaging materials during shifts.
- Verify packaging material specifications before use.
- Minimize wastage of packaging materials.
- Maintain proper storage and handling of packing materials.
6. Documentation & Record Keeping
- Maintain packaging production records.
- Record:
- Packed quantity
- Rejections
- Downtime
- Packaging material consumption
- Complete shift checklists and production logs accurately.
- Support traceability and batch record maintenance.
7. Cold Chain Compliance
- Ensure frozen products are handled according to temperature requirements.
- Minimize product exposure to ambient temperature during packing.
- Coordinate with production and cold storage teams for smooth product movement.
- Support maintenance of cold chain integrity.
8. Safety Compliance
- Follow all plant safety procedures and work instructions.
- Ensure safe operation of packaging machinery.
- Report unsafe conditions and equipment issues immediately.
- Participate in safety training and toolbox talks.
9. Continuous Improvement
- Support productivity improvement initiatives.
- Participate in 5S and housekeeping activities.
- Suggest ideas for reducing wastage and improving packaging efficiency.
- Assist in achieving packaging line performance targets.
Required Skills
- Packaging Machine Operation
- Frozen Food Packaging Knowledge
- GMP & Food Safety Awareness
- Product Quality Inspection
- Machine Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Teamwork & Communication
- Basic Numerical Skills
- Attention to Detail
Preferred Qualifications
- ITI / Diploma / Higher Secondary (12th Pass)
- Experience in food processing, frozen food, or FMCG packaging operations preferred
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Packaging Line Operations
- Product Weight & Seal Verification
- Coding & Labeling Checks
- Metal Detector Verification
- Packaging Material Management
- Hygiene & Food Safety Compliance
- Documentation & Reporting
- Cold Chain Maintenance
- Machine Monitoring
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
- Packaging Target Achievement (%)
- Packaging Accuracy & Weight Compliance
- Product Rejection Rate
- Packaging Material Wastage
- Machine Downtime Reduction
- GMP & Hygiene Compliance Score
- Documentation Accuracy
- Cold Chain Compliance
- Safety Compliance & Incident-Free Working
- Overall Packaging Line Efficiency
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience in operating packaging machines in frozen vegetables, frozen foods, or food manufacturing plants.
- Good understanding of packaging quality requirements, food safety standards, and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work in cold storage or frozen production environments and rotational shifts.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and productivity.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
