Shift Operator

Job Title: Shift Operator
Location: Suracsh Adsorbents – Palakkad Plant
Department: Operations/Production
Reports To: Shift In-charge / Plant Manager

About Us

Suracsh is a growing manufacturing company focused on delivering high-quality filter solutions. To know more about us, please visit our website: www.suracsh.com

Job Summary:

We are looking for a responsible and experienced Shift Operator to oversee and coordinate daily plant shift operations at Suracsh Adsorbents. The ideal candidate should have prior experience managing factory labourers and shift schedules. Additional expertise in forklift operations and a working knowledge of mechanical equipment such as gearboxes, conveyors, and other plant machinery will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate all shift-based production activities in line with production plans.
• Monitor labourers on the shop floor to ensure productivity, discipline, and safety compliance.
• Handle and operate forklifts and oversee the movement of raw materials and finished goods within the plant.
• Monitor equipment performance and escalate issues to the maintenance team when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain shift logs, incident reports, and production documentation.
• Assist in training new workers on shift routines, equipment usage, and safety measures.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical equipment like gearboxes, motors, belts, etc.
• Coordinate with quality and maintenance teams to ensure smooth shift transitions.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 3–6 years in manufacturing plant operations, preferably in chemical/industrial production.
• Education: ITI/Diploma preferred; experience in shift handling is a must.
• Technical Skills:
• Hands-on experience in forklift operations (valid license preferred)
• Familiarity with gearboxes, conveyors, motors, and other mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings/schematics is a plus
• Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a shift-based environment

Work Conditions:

• Shifts: Rotational shifts (Morning / Evening / Night)
• Location: On-site at Suracsh Adsorbents Plant, Palakkad

Interested candidates , please apply with updated CV, current salary , expectations and notice period

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹13,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person