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People Project Co
Filler Operator – People Project
Recruiting Agency: People Project (Recruiting on behalf of a leading Beverage Manufacturing client)
Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
Category: Manufacturing / Production & Operations
Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Industry: Beverage Manufacturing / Bottling Operations
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Role Overview
People Project is recruiting on behalf of its client—a major beverage manufacturing company—for an experienced and technically skilled Filler Operator based in Mwanza.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and sanitizing beverage filling equipment to ensure precise, hygienic, and consistent filling in compliance with production targets, quality standards, and strict food safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
1. Machine Operation & Filling Control
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Operate and monitor beverage filling machines to ensure accurate, consistent, and hygienic product filling.
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Set and verify machine settings and operational parameters prior to and during production runs.
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Continuously monitor fill levels, product flow, container/bottle handling, and capping operations.
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Support PET blow-moulding machinery operations as required.
2. Quality Control & Hygiene Compliance
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Conduct ongoing checks on product quality, filling accuracy, bottle integrity, and capping standards.
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Perform thorough Cleaning-In-Place (CIP), equipment sanitation, and sterilization according to hygiene schedules.
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Maintain strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), food safety, and occupational safety rules.
3. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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Carry out routine machine inspections, regular cleaning, and basic preventive maintenance.
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Troubleshoot minor mechanical or operational faults independently; escalate complex breakdowns to the maintenance engineering team promptly.
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Identify and report any filling irregularities, bottle defects, or machine performance drops.
4. Production Reporting & Line Efficiency
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Keep precise records of production outputs, machine downtime, stoppages, and operational incidents.
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Coordinate with surrounding line operators to maintain smooth, continuous line flow and achieve daily output targets.
Qualifications & Experience Required
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Education: Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
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Experience:
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3–4 years of hands-on experience operating machinery within a beverage manufacturing environment.
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Direct experience operating automated beverage filling machines is essential.
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Practical experience in PET blow-moulding operations, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting is required.
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Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of PET blow-moulding processes, filling dynamics, and preventative maintenance protocols.
Key Competencies
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Practical mechanical and operational troubleshooting abilities.
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High attention to detail regarding hygiene, food safety standards, and filling precision.
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Strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and operational excellence.
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Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications above are invited to submit their applications online through the official portal before the closing deadline.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
To apply for this job please visit peopleproject-co-limited.careers-page.com.
