Packaging Officer

Responsibilities:

Food Packaging & Handling

• Package food products according to company recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Ensure correct sealing, wrapping, and labeling to maintain product freshness and safety.
• Use approved food-grade packaging materials.
• Handle food products in a sanitary and contamination-free manner.

Hygiene, Quality & Safety Control

• Follow all food safety regulations (HACCP, NAFDAC standards, good manufacturing practices).
• Wear proper PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and aprons during operations.
• Inspect food items for quality, freshness, and proper portioning before packaging.
• Report any spoilage, contamination, or equipment malfunction immediately.

Inventory & Material Management

• Monitor stock levels of packaging materials (containers, films, labels, bags, sealing tapes).
• Request replenishment when materials run low.
• Ensure proper storage of packaging materials to prevent contamination.

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain daily logs of packaged quantities, batch numbers, and product types.
• Prepare accurate labels with expiry dates, production dates, and product information.
• Assist in preparing packaging and dispatch records for logistics.

Coordination & Workflow Support

• Work with the production team to meet daily packaging targets.
• Arrange packaged items in crates or cartons for easy movement to cold storage or dispatch.
• Support stock rotation (FIFO – First In, First Out).
• Assist in loading finished packaged products for delivery when required.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate sealing machines, labeling machines, weighing scales, and shrink machines safely.
• Keep equipment clean and report any faults.
• Follow standard operating procedures for all packaging tools.

Workplace Safety & Cleanliness

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic packaging area.
• Follow safety rules to avoid food contamination or accidents.
• Dispose of waste properly and maintain good housekeeping.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Secondary school certificate (SSCE)
• Added advantage: Experience in food production, packaging, or food handling
• Training in food hygiene or safety (optional but beneficial)
• Strong attention to hygiene and food safety
• Fast and accurate packaging skills
• Good teamwork and communication
• Ability to work under pressure and meet daily targets
• Basic record-keeping ability
• Knowledge of food handling standards