Automatic Checkweigher Attendant

Details
Closing Date:
2026/10/29
Reference Number:
DALI-2026-0032
Job Title:
Automatic Checkweigher Attendant
Job Category:
Packaging
Job Type:
Full Time
Location, Town / City:
Namanve, Mukono

Job Description
Monitor in line automatic checkweighers to verify weight accuracy across snack packaging lines.
Promptly separate and remove rejected underweight and overweight snack bags to prevent non compliant product from advancing.
Maintain packaging quality, operational standards, and traceability through continuous monitoring and diligent record keeping.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Operate in line checkweighers in accordance with approved start up, running, changeover, shutdown, and cleaning procedures.
Monitor weight parameters continuously to ensure snack packages remain within specified target tolerances.
Remove rejected under and overweight packages immediately to prevent further downstream processing or packing.
Verify reject mechanisms periodically to confirm that defective packs are accurately identified and sorted.
Perform routine visual, weight, seal, and cleanliness inspections at the assigned packaging station.
Make minor equipment adjustments strictly within authorized limits and escalate technical faults to maintenance technicians.
Keep complete, legible, and accurate weight logs and shift reports at the time checks are completed.
Execute product changeover, allergen control, and sanitation tasks to keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow all established food safety, hygiene, PPE, and occupational safety rules during daily shifts.

Skills

Weight parameter monitoring and reject mechanism verification
Visual defect recognition and product sorting
Basic machine operation, changeover, and authorized adjustment procedures
Accurate weight logging and basic digital or HMI interface operation
Food safety, personal hygiene, and workstation housekeeping compliance

Education Qualifications & Experience

Education Qualifications
Ordinary Diploma or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Food Processing, Production Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Printing Technology
National Certificate, Craft Certificate, or Technical Trade Certificate in a related technical area
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE / S.6) Certificate or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE / S.4) with demonstrated literacy, numeracy, and mechanical aptitude
Relevant TVET training or recognized equipment specific operational training

Experience

No prior work experience required.
Includes 1 week on site calibration training.