Key Responsibilities

• Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and report malfunctions or undesirable tastes
• Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.
• Turn valve controls to start equipment and to adjust operation to maintain product quality.
• Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
• Select and measure or weigh ingredients.
• Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or an agitator, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.
• Press switches and turn knobs to start, adjust, and regulate equipment such as beaters, extruders, discharge pipes, and salt pumps.
• Manipulate products, by hand or using machines, to separate, spread, knead, spin, cast, cut, pull, or roll products.
• Examine, feel, and taste product samples during production to evaluate quality, color, texture, flavor, and bouquet, and document the results.
• Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
• Inspect and pack the final product.
• Clean and sterilize vats, machines and factory processing areas.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Food Manufacturing
• Work experience for at least 2 years in food manufacturing industry especially cheese, yogurt, ice cream or any milk processing industry.
• Key Competencies and Qualifications
• Independent. The individual must be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail: The individual should be able to pay attention to detail and be specific so that the ingredients are properly measured and used.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Creativity and Innovation