Machine Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Jobs for Humanity scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Company:
Sucafina is the leading sustainable Farm to Roaster coffee company, with a family tradition in commodities that stretches back to 1905. Today, with more than 1,400 employees in 34 countries, we help stakeholders worldwide to find the perfect coffee solutions. We embed technology, innovation, and sustainability throughout the supply chain, creating shared value for all by Investing in Farmers, Caring for People, and Protecting Our Planet. For more information, visit www.sucafina.com.
What are we looking for:
We are looking for entrepreneurs, techies, passionate, eager to learn, humble, with a positive attitude and a high level of integrity People. Flexible and willing to take challenges, work and live in coffee-producing countries, People who want to build expertise and a career in the coffee business and are ready to go the extra mile.
What we offer:
We offer within our pleasant family environment, great opportunities to learn and grow, we offer challenges and exposure to multicultural environments, on-merit base compensation, and free coffee around the clock!
Summary:
Operates and maintains coffee processing machines and equipment. Reports to Plant Supervisor.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform pre-operation checks, autonomous maintenance, and set up machinery and materials for processing
- Control and adjust the functions and settings of machines to follow processing instructions/PI.
- Coordinate with the production clerks to ensure the product as instructed in the PI is moved to machines on time and weighed before and after intake into machines
- Ensure the correct product is fed to semi-automated machines and processed to instructions to avoid mixing and contamination.
- Maintain processing/activity logs on provided template during shift.
- Supervise coffee movement activities to and from machines during processing and ensure the movements are in accordance with the PI.
- Ensure product accuracy in relation to weight, outturn, grade, etc. for products fed into machines and processed products from machines
- Effectively monitor production equipment and test the operation of machines periodically.
- Follow established plant operating procedures and safety rules and regulations in the workplace.
- Perform any other task as assigned by warehouse management from time to time
- Service and maintain the processing plant as scheduled by the plant supervisor
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of food/coffee processing machinery
- Attention to detail · Multitasking ability
- Good work ethics, team spirit, and takes self-initiative
Education and Experience
- A minimum of Diploma in mechanical, electrical, or production engineering
- At least 2 years’ experience in the operation of production machines
- Experience in the coffee industry and Buhler machines will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in computer applications and report writing