Plant Operator

Role Summary

Plant Operator learns to operate extraction and associated process equipment in the spice extract plant, ensuring safe, efficient and quality‑compliant production under the guidance of senior operators and shift in‑charge.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in operating solvent extraction, distillation, concentration, blending and drying equipment as per SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor basic process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, level, vacuum, solvent levels) and immediately report abnormalities to the Plant Operator/Shift In‑charge.
• Support in start‑up, shutdown, line changeover and cleaning of process equipment and pipelines.
• Collect in‑process samples and hand over to QC as per sampling plan; follow instructions based on QC results.
• Record production data (batch sheets, log books, log‑sheet readings, material movement, downtime) accurately.
• Assist in unloading raw materials (spices, solvents, utilities chemicals) and charging them to designated equipment as per batch plan.
• Follow all safety procedures related to solvents, steam, high‑temperature operations, confined spaces and rotating equipment; use PPE consistently.
• Maintain good housekeeping (5S) in process area, platforms and surrounding utilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance team for basic preventive maintenance and reporting equipment issues.
• Follow GMP, food‑safety, FSSAI/export customer requirements and company policies during handling, processing and storage.

Qualification and Skills

• Education: ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Plus Two (Science/Technical) with interest in plant operations.
• Experience: Fresher or 0–1 year in a chemical/food/pharma/spice extraction plant (trainee level).
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, agitators and utility systems (boiler, cooling tower, air compressor).
• Willingness to work in shifts and in solvent/chemical processing environment.
• Good observation, discipline in documentation, and ability to follow instructions and SOPs.

Reporting and Department

• Department: Production – Extraction Plant.
• Reports to: In‑charge / Production Executive.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person