Astra Foods Limited is a food and beverage manufacturing company in Nigeria, specialising in the production and processing of tea.The company is committed to delivering quality product throufgh efficient manufacturing processes, adherence to food safety standardsand continous improvement in its operations.
The company is dedicated to fostering a productive work environment, promoting empployee development and maintaining high styandard of professionaliosm, safety amd integrity across its operations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Production Technician
Location: Ipaja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Summary
The Production Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the machinery and equipment used in the tea processing and packaging line in the factory.
This role ensures ongoing production, follows quality and safety standards, and minimizes machinery downtime.
KRAs
Operate tea processing and packaging machines, such as tea bagging machines, blending machine, labelling machines, and sealing machines among others.
Set up machines at the beginning of shifts and make sure they are configured correctly.
Monitor the production process and adjust machine settings for the best performance.
Conduct routine inspections and perform minor maintenance on equipment to prevent breakdowns.
Detect and report faults or malfunctions to the maintenance team immediately.
Clean and sanitize machines according to hygiene standards and he cleaning procedures.
Record production data, including output, downtime, and defects, in the necessary logs or systems.
Ensure materials, like tea leaves, filter paper, tags, and cartons, are issued correctly.
Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures along with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Assist with changeovers between different product types or batch sizes.
Participate in programs for continuous improvement and preventive maintenance.
Help with inventory control and report material usage.
KPIsAchievement of daily/weekly/monthly machine production targets.
Reduction in downtime and waste.
Quality compliance rate.
Safety incident rate.
Efficiency and utilization rate of machines.
Position Specification/Qualification
OND / Trade Test / Technical Certificate/HND/ BSc/ in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Food Technology, or a related field.
Vocational or technical training in production operations is a plus.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
Experience with tea packaging or fast-moving consumer goods production lines is preferred.
SalaryN180,000 - N200,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.
How to Apply
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