Packaging Associate

About the Role

Eco Bite Private Limited is seeking a Packaging Associate to manage the packaging operations accurately for its products in Hyderabad, India. This role involves operating automated and semi-automated packaging machinery to pack items, ensuring that every package is properly filled, sealed, labeled, and meets quality benchmarks before shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sealing and packaging machines following established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Use designated machinery to fill products into pouches maintaining precise weight and quantity standards.
• Ensure pouches are sealed correctly without leaks, wrinkles, or imperfect seals.
• Conduct quality checks on packed products for correct product usage, packaging materials, fill weight, seal strength, barcode accuracy, batch numbers, and date coding.
• Identify, report, and remove any defective or non-compliant packaging immediately.
• Keep the packaging area and equipment clean and hygienic following food safety and FSSAI regulations.
• Log production numbers, rejected units, and any machine observations as part of routine record-keeping.
• Assist in machine setup, cleaning, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with supervisors to meet daily production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Adhere strictly to workplace safety protocols and consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of packaging machinery operation and equipment.
• High attention to detail with strong dedication to quality assurance.
• Capability to detect packaging flaws and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic skills in record maintenance and documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Minimum education: completion of high school (10th or 12th standard) or its equivalent.
• Experience in food packaging, manufacturing, or production is advantageous but not required.

Performance Metrics

• Achievement of daily production goals.
• Accuracy in packaging and compliance with fill weight standards.
• Maintaining seal quality and overall packaging integrity.
• Minimization of product rejection and error rates.
• Adherence to hygiene and safety regulations.
• Efficiency in machine operation and handling.
• Organization and cleanliness of the workplace.