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This is a permanent, experienced-level opportunity for candidates with a technical diploma or higher qualification and at least two years of experience in machine operation or a related manufacturing environment.\n\nThe successful candidate will operate and monitor leaf processing equipment, support production schedules, maintain product quality, perform basic troubleshooting, and follow workplace safety and operational procedures.\n\nJob Overview\n\nCompany: Japan Tobacco International (JTI)\n\nJob Title: Leaf Processing Operator\n\nJob ID: 108422\n\nJob Category: Leaf Processing\n\nDepartment/Function: Leaf BCL Processing\n\nJob Location: Hawassa, Ethiopia\n\nEmployment Type: Permanent\n\nCareer Level: Experienced\n\nReports To: Leaf Processing Supervisor\n\nRequired Qualification: Technical Diploma (10+3) or higher\n\nRequired Experience: Minimum of 2 years\n\nApplication Deadline: October 27, 2026\n\nAbout JTI\n\nJapan Tobacco International (JTI) is an international company operating in approximately 130 countries. The company focuses on developing products and creating opportunities for employees to grow and develop professionally. Learn more about JTI at https://www.jti.com/.\n\nJob Summary\n\nThe Leaf Processing Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring leaf processing machinery, checking packaging materials, supporting preventive maintenance, and helping maintain efficient production. The role also involves troubleshooting equipment issues, controlling machine downtime, managing spare parts, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nInspect leaf packaging materials before use to ensure they meet company quality standards.\n\nOperate and monitor the pressing machine to meet daily and weekly production schedules.\n\nComplete daily machine and equipment checklists and promptly report abnormalities.\n\nMonitor and help reduce machine downtime to improve production efficiency.\n\nPerform minor maintenance and basic troubleshooting on assigned machinery and equipment.\n\nSupport preventive maintenance activities according to the maintenance plan.\n\nFollow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety requirements.\n\nManage and control spare parts required for machine operation and maintenance.\n\nOperate forklifts safely and in accordance with company procedures.\n\nDiagnose equipment problems and 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