Syrup Room Operator at Hariss International Uganda

Job Description

Do you have an unparalleled enthusiasm for syrup production and a keen eye for detail? We are currently looking for a reliable and motivated syrup room operator to join our fun and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As our syrup room operator, you will be responsible for ensuring that all syrup is produced in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards.

Job Responsibility
• Conduct Qualitative and quantitative analysis of all manufactured syrups.
• Report any anomalies is syrup making process.
• Prepare batch as per the production plan.
• Ensure process is run as per the quality mandate and appoint schedule of testing.
• Ensure CIP is run a per the CIP mandate and ensure proper data recording.
• Ensure basic running maintenance is done to ensure quality performance.
• Write all key shift information in logbook & ensure proper hand over and take over during the shift change.
• Ensure operational safety is done before machine start up.
• Ensure syrup availability as per the production plan.
• Ensure food safety requirements, GHK / Hygiene/process standard are meet and appropriate action is take if required
• Support corrective action to online quality in case of defect in product.
• Operate premix and ensure proper start-up and end off of machine.
• Record the physiochemical analysis in the daily syrup logbook
• Carry out CD preparation of syrup and perform Brix, PH, TA. Test
• Ensure all raw material received from the store is of Hariss International standard, by conducting proper checking.
• Support CIP operation such as line CIP and syrup tank.
• Ensure there is proper jumper connection during batch preparation.
• Ensure there is correct amount of ingredients weighed for batch preparation.
• Ensure calibration of weighing balance and all instruments in syrup room and record the data.
• Transfer correct amount sugar in the finished syrup tank as per the recipe.
• Follow the weekly routine shut down process in the syrup room & ensure there no syrup remaining in the tank before the shutdown.
• Handle any trouble shooting in the syrup room.
• Maintain syrup logbook accordance with UNBS standard.
• Conduct censoring of treated water before starting batch preparation.
• Ensure there is enough Flavour and dry ingredients for batch preparation at the beginning & end of every shift.
• Ensure there is correct flavor before use in the batch and check the batch no, product code, and expiry date of the flavor.
• Check all drain valves and ensure sampling point are closed during transfer of flavour, dry ingredients and sugar in the finished syrup tank.

Educational Requirement
• A minimum of a Diploma in Chemistry/Biology/Food Sciences and/or HND or equivalent from a reputable Institution.

Experience Requirement
• At least 1-3 years hands-on experience in a Beverage manufacturing industry is a distinct advantage.
• Familiar with Carbonated Soft Drinks and/or Juice manufacture technology.
• Basic knowledge of analysis on Sugar, Simple syrup and final products and water treatment process
• Knowledge of food Safety and Hygiene handling techniques