Key Responsibilities:
Machine Operation: Operate and monitor various packaging machines such as sachet machines (tea, Zinzi, etc.), tablet packing, capsule packing, and any other packaging equipment as per production requirements.
Parameter Control: Set, monitor, and maintain machine parameters including speed, sealing, filling accuracy, cutting, and labeling to ensure output matches quality standards.
Quality Assurance: Ensure proper sealing, weight accuracy, batch coding, labelling, and packaging integrity at every stage of operation.
Material Handling: Load raw materials, foils, laminates, cartons, and packing material into the machines as required and ensure efficient usage with minimal wastage.
Production Records: Maintain accurate logs of machine operations, daily production output, material consumption, and downtime.
SOP Compliance: Work strictly as per pharmaceutical SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during all stages of packaging.
Troubleshooting: Handle minor breakdowns or adjustments of machines and escalate major technical issues to the maintenance team.
Hygiene & Safety: Maintain cleanliness of the machine and packaging area, adhere to all safety standards, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) guidelines, and ensure compliance with company policies.
Warehouse Coordination: Ensure properly packed, labelled, and documented finished goods are handed over/ transferred to the warehouse for storage and dispatch.
Team Coordination: Work with production supervisors, quality control, and warehouse staff to meet daily and monthly packaging targets.
Standing Instructions: Follow all instructions provided by supervisors and department heads to ensure smooth packaging operations.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education: ITI (Industrial Training Institute) completion in Fitter / Mechanical / Electrical / Packaging Technology or equivalent trade (mandatory).
Experience: 1–2 years of experience in operating packaging machines (sachet, tablet, capsule, or similar) in pharmaceutical, FMCG, or food industry preferred.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of operating and adjusting different packaging machines.
Ability to record machine data and follow SOPs.
Basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance understanding.
Communication Skills: Ability to understand written instructions; working knowledge of Marathi and Hindi, basic English preferred.
Organizational Skills: Strong focus on accuracy, timely completion of tasks, and minimizing wastage.