Planning for Tomorrow (P4T) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization started by refugee youths in November 2007 in Kyangwali refugee settlement, Kikuube district, Uganda. It was legally registered in 2013 with Registration number CD/WG/0199/13 and Incorporated with URSB Registration No: 8002002652537 and registered in Norway with Registration No: 926 924 826. P4T works in four thematic areas of Education, Health, Livelihood, and Community Service and Protection. P4T’s mission is to empower communities to be healthy and self-reliant through provision of knowledge and skills. P4T is located in Kasonga Centre, kyangwali Refugee settlement in Kikuube District Uganda.

We’re looking for passionate people to apply for job vacancies not later than 31 August 2023

Position Details
Title: Maize milling Machine Operator
Location (Country & Base): Uganda, Kyangwali
Direct Line Manager: Commercial Officer
No.of positions: 01

Purpose:
Machine operator take care of all machine-specific functions such as configuring the equipment, loading and operating the machines, and optimizing the machine capability. Machine operator needs to ensure that the machine works at its full capacity, oversee its maintenance, and perform timely quality checks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Calibrate the machine before the production begins.
• Ensure the machines are regularly checked and cleaned.
• Monitor and control the machine performance and settings.
• Regularly conduct tests of the machine’s performance and operating capacity.
• Inspect machinery with appropriate tools.
• Feed raw materials into semi-automated machines and help the assembly line.
• Fix any issues or malfunctions that may occur.
• Check the output of the machines and identify any issues.
• Keep an updated database on all of the machine’s information, defective units and final products.
• Maintain a log of the activity.
• Regularly submit performance reports.
• Welcoming customers, answering their questions, helping them locate items, and providing advice or recommendations.
• Processing refunds and exchanges, resolving complaints.
• Bagging or wrapping purchases to ensure safe transport.
• Following all store procedures regarding the purchase of specific items, such as packing bags, weighing scales and other equipment.
• Maintaining a clean workspace.
• Perform any other duty assigned in relation to the job