Packaging Technician – Production & Quality

About the role

We are looking for a Packaging Technician to join our dairy processing plant in Rajpura. You will work under the supervision of the Production Manager to ensure safe, high‑quality output while meeting daily production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate production machines, including homogenizers, pasteurizers, PHE units, online printers and metal detectors.
• Control machine parameters such as speed, monitor output, and adjust settings to maintain product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues that arise during shifts.
• Perform preventive and autonomous maintenance on all line equipment.
• Weigh, label and prepare packaged goods for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate records of approved and defective units, as well as production documentation.

Required profile

• ITI qualification from a government institute.
• 2‑5 years of hands‑on experience in ice‑cream, dairy, juice, non‑dairy whip topping or edible oil/vegetable fat plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of processing, production and packing technologies for food products.
• Good understanding of food safety, GMP and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work independently, make data‑driven decisions and collaborate effectively with the team.

Required skills

• PLC operation and machine control.
• Machine setup, calibration and cleaning.
• Preventive and autonomous maintenance.
• Operation of homogenizer, pasteurizer, PHE, online printers and metal detectors.
• Computer literacy for record‑keeping.
• Food safety and GMP knowledge.