Machine Operator

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced and responsibleMachine Operatorto join our production team in a manufacturing company operating within thebottling, table water, and agro-chemical industries.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining production machines to ensure smooth production, product quality, and achievement of daily production targets.
• Experience operating filling machines, labeling machines, and mould machines is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor filling, labeling, and mould machinesefficiently and safely.
• Set up machines before production and make necessary adjustments during production.
• Operate filling machines to ensure accurate and consistent filling of products.
• Operate labeling machines and ensure labels are properly positioned, aligned, and securely attached.
• Operate mould machines and monitor the moulding process to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and production output throughout the production process.
• Identify machine faults, irregularities, blockages, and production issues and report them promptly.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting and minor adjustments when necessary.
• Perform routine machine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
• Ensure machines are operated according to the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct regular quality checks on products during production.
• Ensure proper handling of raw materials, packaging materials, bottles, containers, and finished products.
• Maintain accurate records of production quantities, machine downtime, faults, and other relevant information.
• Ensure the production area and machines are kept clean and properly organized.
• Follow all company health, safety, hygiene, and environmental regulations.
• Properly use all requiredPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Where assigned to the agro-chemical production section, strictly follow procedures for the safe handling and production of chemical products.
• Immediately report safety hazards, equipment faults, spills, defective products, or other production concerns to the supervisor.
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor, Maintenance Team, Quality Control Team, and other operators.
• Meet daily and monthly production targets while maintaining required quality standards.
• Perform other duties related to machine operation and production as assigned by management.

Machines / Equipment:
The successful candidate may be assigned to operate one or more of the following:

• Filling Machine
• Labeling Machine
• Mould Machine
• Bottle/Container Production Equipment
• Packaging and production-line equipment
• Other automated or semi-automated production machinery

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE / WAEC / NECO; OND, NCE, or a technical qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum o 2 years relevant experienceas a Machine Operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience inbottling, table water, beverage, food, packaging, plastics, chemical, or agro-chemical manufacturingis preferred.
• Proven experience operatingfilling, labeling, and/or mould machines.
• Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and follow machine operating instructions and SOPs.
• Good understanding of workplace safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work shifts and meet production targets.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and able to work in a production environment.
• Candidates with experience inagro-chemical production or chemical manufacturingwill have an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Machine operation and production-line management
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Quality control awareness
• Safety consciousness
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different machines

Working Conditions

• The position involves working in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Shift work may be required depending on the production schedule.
• Candidates must be prepared to work around operating machinery and production equipment.
• Strict adherence to safety procedures is required, particularly in the agro-chemical production environment.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• This position is based in Lekki Free Zone, Lagos State.
• Candidates must be ready and willing to relocate to Lekki Free Zone if selected.
• Accommodation will be provided by the company for successful candidates.

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