Food Packing Supervisor

[8:36 pm, 18/10/2024] Mr Mustafa: supervisor

A Packing and Repacking Engineer typically works in industries like manufacturing, logistics, or pharmaceuticals, focusing on ensuring the efficient and safe packaging of products. Below are some typical job details for this role:
Job Responsibilities:
1. Packaging Design and Optimization: Develop and implement packaging solutions that protect products during transportation and storage, ensuring cost-effectiveness.

2. Repacking Process: Oversee and manage repacking activities, particularly when products need to be repackaged for different markets or promotional purposes.

3. Quality Control: Ensure that all packing and repacking processes adhere to quality standards and industry regulations.

4. Material Selection: Choose the appropriate pa

[8:48 pm, 18/10/2024] Mr Mustafa: 3- Technician

A Packing and Repacking Line Technician for dry foodstuff is responsible for maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting packing and repacking equipment. This role ensures that the packaging process runs smoothly, efficiently, and meets food safety standards. Below are the typical job details for this role:
Job Responsibilities:
1. Operation of Packaging Machines: Set up, operate, and monitor automated packaging and repacking machinery for dry food products. Ensure the machines are working efficiently and producing correctly packaged products.

2. Maintenance and Repairs: Perform routine maintenance on packaging machines to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. Troubleshoot and fix mechanical issues that arise during the packaging process.

3. Calibration and Setup: Adjust and calibrate machinery based on product specifications (e.g., weight, size, type of packaging material) and different types of dry food products.

4. Quality Control: Ensure that all packed products meet quality standards such as correct weight, proper sealing, and correct labeling, while maintaining food safety standards.

5. Material Handling: Monitor and replenish packaging materials (e.g., bags, films, cartons) to ensure continuous production and prevent downtime.

6. Safety and Compliance: Ensure all work is done in compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards, including HACCP and GMP guidelines.

7. Process Optimization: Identify ways to improve packaging line efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime by optimizing machine settings and workflows.

8. Data Recording: Keep accurate records of production metrics, such as the number of packages processed, machine downtime, and materials used, and report these to supervisors.

9. Collaboration: Work closely with the production team, quality assurance, and maintenance departments to ensure smooth operations and timely product output.

10. Repacking Process: Assist in repacking bulk dry food products into smaller packages when required, ensuring proper machine settings for different product sizes and packaging formats.

**Required Skills**:

- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of packaging machinery and equipment, with the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain them.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to understand mechanical systems, perform repairs, and make adjustments to packaging machines as needed.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of identifying issues with machinery or packaging processes and resolving them efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in machine settings, packaging specifications, and product output, especially concerning weight, sealing, and labeling.
- Knowledge of Food Safety Standards: Understanding of food industry regulations, including HACCP, GMP, and sanitation standards.
- Physical Stamina: Able to stand for long periods, lift packaging materials, and work in a fast-paced production environment.

Typical Equipment Handled:

- Bagging Machines: For products like grains, flour, and dried fruits.
- Vacuum Sealing Machines: To maintain the freshness of dry products.
- Labeling Machines: Ensuring correct information and branding on packaging.
- Weighing and Filling Machines: Ensuring accurate portioning of dry food products.

Typical Dry Food Products:

- Grains (rice, wheat, barley)
- Pulses (beans, lentils)
- Nuts and dried fruits
- Cereal and snacks
- Flour and baking products
- Spices and herbs

Working Environment:

- Food Safety Compliance: The technician must work in a clean, sanitized environment that adheres to food safety regulations.
- Shift Work: Depending on the production needs, the role may require working in shifts, including night or weekend shifts.

This role is critical in ensuring that packaging lines for dry food products run efficiently, that products are properly packaged to preserve quality, and that machinery is well-maintained to avoid production delays.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month