Plant Operator – Blower/ Filler Operator

Malawi Catering Services Limited invites applications from suitably qualified individuals of Malawian origin to fill the following vacant positions at its Head Offices at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe.

MCSL is looking for dynamic and Independent professionals to work in various positions that have fallen vacant. The candidates should be experienced, flexible, enthusiastic, and with an “I can-do attitude” to join our team as follows: –

PLANT OPERATOR – BLOWER/FILLER OPERATOR (1 POSITION)

Duties and Responsibility

• Operate and monitor blower/tiller machines to blow and fill water bottles accurately and efficiently
• Inspect blown and filled bottles for defects, such as irregular shapes, sizes, undertills, overfills, or improper capping.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts.
• Loading and unloading of pet resign, molds, and other materials as needed
• Clean and sanitize the filler machine, surrounding areas, and equipment to prevent contamination.
• Identifying and resolving issues with machine performance, material quality, filing, accuracy, or production output.
• Program blow molding machine and filler machine with specific production parameters, such as temperatures, pressure, and cycle time as well as fill volume, filling speed, and capping torque.
• Operate CIP systems to clean and sanitize the filler machine and associated piping.
• Perform mold changeovers to produce different bottle sizes, shapes or design as well as changeovers for the filler machine to accommodate different bottle sizes, shapes or packaging configurations.
• Follow safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintaining accurate records of production and maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills, Report writing skills, Team player, Self-starter
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with frequent machine noise and movement.
• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Processes (CGMP)
• Ability to work in an environment with heat
• Ability to stand for long hours during production and ability to lift up to 50 kgs and move heavy equipment or materials
• The candidate must be conversant with MS-21 and relevant ISO standards.

Qualification and Experience

• A minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education with at least 2 years of experience
• Those with a Certificate in mechanical/electrical engineering or a certificate in a related field will have an added advantage.

Interested persons who meet the above-required qualifications, experience, and/or competencies should submit their applications preferably by 14th February 2025 together with their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) which should include two traceable referees to: –

The General Manager,
Malawi Catering Services Limited,
P.O. Box 30236,
Lilongwe 3