Food Extrusion Line Specialist
Full time @Dalilang Foods & Beverages posted 3 hours ago in Production Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 27566
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Details
- Closing Date:
- 2026/10/29
- Reference Number:
- DALI-2026-0023
- Job Title:
- Food Extrusion Line Specialist
- Job Category:
- Processing
- Job Type:
- Full Time
- Location, Town / City:
- Namanve, Mukono
Job Description
- Operate high pressure snack extruders, adjust die plates, control cutter speeds, and monitor puffing expansion to maintain steady manufacturing flow.
- Deliver end to end processing accountability to uphold food safety, product texture standards, and operational efficiency across the shift.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate high pressure snack extrusion lines in strict adherence to validated process parameters and daily production schedules.
- Adjust die plates and regulate cutter speeds to produce snack products according to shape and size specifications.
- Control extruder barrel temperatures and balance ingredient feed rates to preserve stable operating conditions.
- Monitor puffing expansion and inspect product texture continuously to prevent defects and maintain quality limits.
- Maintain accurate, legible, and traceable shift logs, machine setting records, and quality check sheets.
- Enforce occupational safety, hygiene, and lockout or isolation procedures, wearing all required personal protective equipment.
- Detect routine processing variations early, apply authorized adjustments, and escalate major mechanical or quality deviations promptly.
- Coordinate clean handovers with incoming shifts and work alongside maintenance and processing teams to minimize downtime.
Skills
- Extruder barrel temperature control and feed rate balancing
- Die plate setup and cutter speed adjustment
- Puffing expansion assessment and texture quality inspection
- Production interface, HMI screen, and digital logging proficiency
- Mechanical problem identification and routine process troubleshooting
Education Qualifications & Experience
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Food Processing Technology, or related technical disciplines.
- Diploma, National Certificate, or Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or equivalent vocational trades.
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) combined with relevant technical, mechanical, or processing trade training.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of practical experience operating food extrusion machinery.
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