Metal Detector & X Ray Inspection Operator
Full time @Dalilang Foods & Beverages posted 2 weeks ago in Production Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 27668
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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-2026-0065
- Job Title:
- Metal Detector & X Ray Inspection Operator
- Job Category:
- Quality
- Job Type:
- Full Time
- Location, Town / City:
- Nakasongola
Job Description
- Test and monitor inline metal detectors and foreign object inspection systems on packaging conveyors to uphold food safety and quality standards.
- Operate inspection machinery within approved parameters, conducting continuous checks to detect, isolate, and contain contaminated or non conforming products.
- Maintain accurate compliance documentation and collaborate with cross functional teams to prevent downstream defects and processing delays.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate metal detector and foreign object inspection equipment in accordance with approved start up, running, changeover, and shutdown procedures.
- Perform critical control point (CCP) testing, challenge test verifications, and reject mechanism checks across packaging conveyors.
- Inspect product flow for visual, packaging, weight, seal, and contamination defects, halting or isolating affected units immediately.
- Make authorized operational adjustments within defined limits and request technical support when specialist maintenance is required.
- Segregate and quarantine non compliant materials promptly to prevent further processing or accidental shipment.
- Execute cleaning, sanitation, product change, and allergen control protocols, verifying the total removal of prior residues, labels, and codes.
- Record test results, process deviations, checklists, and inspection logs legibly and truthfully at the time checks are performed.
- Coordinate with production and quality team members to communicate operational handovers and line issues without delay.
- Escalate suspected product contamination, severe safety hazards, or machine malfunctions immediately through designated reporting channels.
Skills
- Critical Control Point (CCP) testing and reject mechanism verification
- Defect recognition and material isolation techniques
- Packaging inspection machine operation and minor authorized adjustment
- Sanitation, line clearance, and allergen control execution
- Accurate technical documentation and digital log entry
Education Qualifications & Experience
Education Qualifications
- Ordinary Diploma or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Food Science, Food Processing, Production Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Sciences, Printing Technology, or related technical disciplines.
- National Certificate, Craft Certificate, Technical Trade Certificate, or TVET qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Trades, Food Science, or closely related technical areas.
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) for inspection and packing tasks, supported by basic literacy, numeracy, and completion of company training.
Experience
- No prior work experience required.
- Includes 2 weeks CCP calibration training.
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