Operations Trainee

At Zewa, our strength lies in disciplined operations and consistent execution at the plant level. To support

and strengthen our production unit, we are looking for an Operations Trainee who is eager to learn, actively

engage on the shop floor, and support day-to-day production, packing, quality, and basic laboratory

activities.

This role is ideal for candidates interested in manufacturing operations with exposure to quality systems

and in-house testing environments. The trainee will work closely with production and quality teams and

gain early experience in plant operations, QA/QC workflows, and future internal lab processes.

Skills Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to work hands-on with production, packing, and quality teams

• Interest in quality systems, testing, and process standardisation

• Basic leadership and coordination ability

• Time management and multitasking skills

• Teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset

• Data collection, basic analysis, and documentation skills

• Inventory tracking and material handling awareness

• Multilingual communication skills (Malayalam mandatory; English preferred; Hindi/Tamil a plus)

• Background or interest in biotechnology, microbiology, food/feed science is a plus

• Exposure to feed, food, or manufacturing environments is an advantage

Key Responsibilities

The Operations Trainee will be expected to learn and actively participate in the following:

Daily Operations & Production Support

• Assist in coordinating daily production activities on the shop floor

• Work closely with production staff to ensure planned output is achieved

• Support smooth workflow between production, drying, packing, and dispatch

Packing & Dispatch

• Supervise and assist packing operations to ensure correct weight, labeling, and sealing

• Ensure packing materials are available and used efficiently

• Support timely dispatch of finished goods as per schedule

Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Assist in implementing basic quality checks during production and packing

• Ensure adherence to SOPs, hygiene, and safety practices

• Support documentation related to batch records and quality logs

• Assist in sample collection, labelling, and basic in-house testing activities

• Support documentation for quality parameters, test results, and trend tracking

• Participate in setting up and standardising internal lab workflows and SOPs as the facility expands

• Work alongside senior team members on feed quality, raw material evaluation, and process validation

Inventory & Materials Management

• Assist in raw material and finished goods stock updates

• Support inward and outward material tracking

• Coordinate with management for procurement and stock replenishment

Team Coordination & Communication

• Maintain daily communication with supervisors, workers, and management

• Help maintain a healthy working relationship between management and ground staff

• Escalate operational issues in a timely and structured manner

• Support data collection for production, wastage, and efficiency tracking

• Assist in improving operational discipline and process documentation

• Learn compliance, safety, and basic regulatory practices relevant to the plant

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in any field

• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply

• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word); familiarity with Tally is a plus

Perks and Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to real-world manufacturing and plant operations

• Direct learning in production coordination, packing, and QA/QC processes

• Opportunity to work closely with founders and operations leadership

• Stipend: ₹8,000 per month

• Certificate upon successful completion

• High-performing candidates will be considered for a full-time Operations role

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher, Internship, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹96,000.00 - ₹250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thrissur, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Preferred)

Language:

• Malayalam (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

Location:

• Thrissur, Kerala (Preferred)

Work Location: In person