Tobacco Processing (TP) Operator
About the role
Operates tobacco-processing machinery in Dar es Salaam to process tobacco blends and batches, maintain product quality, monitor process parameters, and uphold machinery, safety, and housekeeping standards. Responsibilities: - Operate tobacco-processing machines within assigned work centers for each blend and batch according to SAP work orders, standard operating procedures, and supervisor instructions - Ensure the quality of each processed batch complies with organizational specifications - Monitor process and quality parameters through the online SCADA system and take preventive or corrective action - Inspect and clean the tobacco-processing line before start-up, between specified blends, and at the end of each production day - Maintain a safe working environment while operating and cleaning machinery - Ensure operators and crew use appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, masks, goggles, safety shoes, uniforms, and earplugs - Maintain effective housekeeping in the assigned work area throughout the production shift - Communicate with the Process Lead and other team members to support upstream and downstream work centers - Assist and support colleagues with daily assignments when required - Participate in special tasks associated with organized improvement activities How to apply: Apply through the JTI careers portal: https://jobs.jti.com/job/DAR-ES-SALAAM-TP-OPERATOR/1447868133/?feedId=235001
Key requirements
- University degree in Engineering or equivalent
- At least two years of experience working in a tobacco-processing environment
- Ability to operate tobacco-processing work centers, including Lamina Conditioning/Casing and Stem Conditioning
- Ability to monitor SCADA process and quality parameters
- Understanding of SAP work orders and standard operating procedures
- English and Swahili communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Teamwork and effective communication
- Knowledge of workplace safety, machine cleaning, and personal protective equipment
- Engineering knowledge relevant to tobacco-processing machinery