Machine Operator at Unilever in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Machine Operator

    UnileverNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    6 days ago

    Apply by

    31 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Entry
    Manufacturing & Warehousing
    Engineering & Technology

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    Job Description

    Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate in delivering customer satisfaction in fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing operations and adhering to world class quality standards while maximizing cost effectiveness and application of optimal equipment runs and equipment efficiency, then this role is just for you. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Have working knowledge and technical skills in the operations machinery in a safe and effective manner in executing production plan.
    • Maintain machinery to the prescribed standards and levels of cleanliness.
    • Understand properties of materials being handled and be able to perform correct adjustment and setting.
    • Proactively work with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defects.
    • Carry out product and process changeovers/washouts to maintain quality standards whilst minimizing the impact to the production plan.
    • Monitor quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging faults.
    • Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them.
    • Monitor measures and performance after initial improvements and take further action as required including carrying out Kaizen / continuous improvement activities.

    Required Qualifications

    • Machine Operators require a level of agility to move quickly between workstations, ascend and descend steps.
    • Assembly and control operations also require a level of hand eye coordination and finger dexterity.
    • Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical and related Technical Courses.
    • At Least 1 year working experience in similar role.
    • Experience as a Machine Operator.
    • Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company.
    • Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude to progress onto the Unilever Technical Operator Curriculum Entry, Developing and Full level.
    • Workplace Organization.
    • Professional Maintenance.
    • Quality Maintenance.
    • Tools and Steps.
    • Trouble shooting and Problem solving.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Engineering & Technology

    Minimum Experience

    1 years

    Education Level

    Diploma

    Area of Study

    Engineering

    Field of Study

    Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Unilever on careers.unilever.com to apply.

    Show Mechanical Aptitude on Paper Before You Walk Into the Plant

    Machine operator roles at FMCG plants get flooded with generic CVs. Hiring teams want proof you can handle machinery, keep quality high, and troubleshoot fast under production pressure.

    1. Highlight hands-on experience: List specific machines you've operated and the production lines you've worked on. Use numbers: output per shift, downtime reduced, or defects caught. If you have experience in FMCG, make it the first bullet.

    2. Prove your technical training: Your diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering is a key screen. Mention any coursework or projects that involved machine operation, maintenance, or troubleshooting. If you have certifications like OSHA or first aid, include them.

    3. Show you understand quality standards: FMCG plants live by quality checks. Give an example of when you spotted a defect and took action. Mention any familiarity with quality tools like HACCP or ISO.

    4. Demonstrate problem-solving: Operators are the first line of defense when a machine jams or a process drifts. Describe a time you diagnosed a problem and fixed it quickly. Use the STAR method: situation, task, action, result.

    5. Emphasize safety and cleanliness: Unilever stresses workplace organization and professional maintenance. Talk about how you keep your workstation clean and follow safety protocols. Mention any 5S or Kaizen experience.

    6. Prepare for technical questions: Expect questions on how you handle changeovers, adjust settings, or respond to alarms. Review basic mechanical principles and be ready to explain how you'd troubleshoot a common issue like a jammed conveyor.

    7. Show willingness to learn: Unilever has a Technical Operator Curriculum with levels. Express interest in progressing through it. Mention any training you've taken to upgrade your skills.

    8. Tailor your CV to the job: Use keywords from the posting: machine operator, FMCG, mechanical aptitude, quality, troubleshooting. Keep your CV to one page if possible, and make sure your contact details are current.

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    machine operator
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