Categories: Vacancies, October 2026

Packaging Operator

Duty Station: Ginchi, Oromia, Ethiopia

Organization: Kegna Beverages Share Company

Deadline: June 19, 2025

Job Description

Kegna Beverages Share Company is the company which is under formation and working hard to engross in the Beverage Industry of Ethiopia that is incredibly untapped yet and fast growing.

The Company, officially endorsed on 04 March 2017 by the recommendation and promoter Committee selection of the Public Private Partnership Council of the Oromia Regional State. The promoter committee has been in contact since then frequently on the formal establishment of Kegna Beverages and on fulfilling local legal requirements of company formation, finalizing multiple discipline viability tests and studies and ground preparation for the official launching and foreign direct investment search, and approaches.

Kegna Beverages Share Company officially launched on 01 April 2017 at the Oromo Cultural Center at the Presence of higher Oromia Regional State Officials, Bank Representatives, Local Investors, invited Foreign Investors, Invited guests and Medias. The multiple studies which are mostly finalized as of now (Feasibility Study, Civil and Construction works assessment, Geotechnical, hydrology and topography analysis) on the primarily selected site of the production are finalized and ready to show the picture of the investment as of now.

Our vision is Aspiring to become one of the leading beverage companies in Ethiopia and beyond by 2040.

Role Description

The packaging operator is responsible to operate the packaging machines in a safe way and according to schedule. Carrying out cleaning, quality control procedures and change over the packaging machine. He/she is also responsible for all aspects of beer packaging, as well as some warehousing, and shipping/receiving duties.

Reports To:

The Office of the packaging Department Manager

Responsibilities

Operating the packaging machines and anticipate and standard and non-standard situations in a safe way
Take quality control measurements, record these and act upon deviations by adjusting the process
Report on safety, quality and production progress in reporting systems and DCS
Changeover of machines by following change over procedures
Carry our cleaning, inspection, lubrication and tightening conform the standards
Solve minor technical problems and assist during breakdowns
Organize the workplace according to the 5S standard
Learn, understand and execute packaging operations according to standard operating procedures
Assist in the implementation and documentation of SOPs as they relate to packaging operations
Keep and maintain packaging records
CIP canning line and kegging equipment
Operate and maintain all packaging equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical problems with packaging equipment
Train new canning line and kegging personnel in proper machine operation and safety procedures
Recognize low fills and improperly filled/packaged product
Organize inventory of finished beer, bulk cans, cardboard, can ends, labels, and all other packaging supplies
Keep and maintain raw material records for bulk cans, cardboard, can ends, labels, and all other packaging supplies
Create and maintain a plan for equipment P.M.s to provide customers with a superior product while maintaining efficiency at or above goals
Ensure department maintains Great Rhythm Brewing Company’s commitment to a consistent and quality product
Other duties as needed or assigned

Education

A minimum of a Level 3 Diploma from a Vocational or technical school is required.
A qualification in packaging or relevant Engineering field is considered an advantage.

Experience

2 years of relevant Experience

Skills

Experience in either a production brewery or brewpub with demonstrated understanding of the process of packaging beer and equipment involved
Basic understanding of QA and QC tests and best practices for processing and packaging beer
Attention to detail and safety
Able to work in a team environment
Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Be self-motivated
Possess mechanical aptitude
Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently without loss of attention to quality
Flexible schedule both hours of availability and days of week
Must be able to repeatedly stretch, kneel, bend, twist, push, pull, stand, walk for duration of the shift, lift 55+ pounds
Work in hot, cold, wet, humid, and sometimes moderately loud environments