Cleaning Machine Operator

GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION:

The Cleaning Machine Operator is responsible for operating monitoring and maintaining commodity cleaning equipment used in the processing of sesame soyabeans and other agricultural commodities. The role ensures the efficient removal of foreign materials and impurities while maintaining product quality operational efficiency food safety and compliance with company standards. The incumbent is also responsible for conducting routine equipment checks maintaining production records supporting preventive maintenance activities and ensuring a safe and clean working environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate commodity cleaning machines in accordance with approved operating procedures.

• Conduct pre-operation inspections and ensure equipment is safe and ready for use.

• Start monitor adjust and shut down machinery safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.

• Adjust machine settings such as airflow screens sieves and feed rates to optimize cleaning performance.

• Remove impurities including stones dust sticks metal particles damaged seeds and other contaminants from commodities.

• Monitor commodity quality throughout the cleaning process and promptly report quality concerns.

• Record production output downtime machine performance rejects and operational activities.

• Perform routine cleaning lubrication minor adjustments and basic preventive maintenance activities.

• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and escalate complex faults for corrective action.

• Maintain cleanliness of machinery workstations and surrounding operational areas.

• Ensure compliance with food safety quality environmental and Health Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity efficiency and waste reduction.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor or Administrative Manager.

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or equivalent.

• Technical or vocational training in mechanical production or industrial operations is an added advantage.

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience operating grain cleaning agricultural processing or industrial machinery.

• Experience in sesame soyabeans grains or other agricultural commodity processing is preferred.

• Ability to operate and monitor industrial cleaning machinery safely and efficiently.

• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance skills.

• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.

• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.