Packaging Machine Operators job at Abacus Pharma
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Packaging Machine Operators
2026-01-27T09:07:08+00:00
Abacus Pharma
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering
UGX
MONTH
2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

ABACUS is hiring Packaging Machine Operators.

Responsibilities or duties

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles/Duties

Technical Role

  • To run all machines in the packaging area as per SOP and ensure optimal output.
  • Ensure cleanliness of the machine and proper maintenance as per SOP.
  • To participate and coordinate preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
  • To record all unit processes related to machine run.

Any other duties

  • Ensure that any other duty assigned by the team leader is executed to management expectations.

AUTHORITIES:

  • Timely operation of all machines in the packaging area.
  • Machine troubleshooting in the area.
  • Recording all the unit processes.
  • Minimizing machine rejects and meeting daily targets.
  • Performing daily preventive maintenance and keeping the machines clean.
  • Timely communication of machine breakdowns to the team leader.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  • Report Writing Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Good communication & interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills (PPt, Excel and MS Word)
  • Able to learn and adapt to change.
  • Innovative/creative skills.

Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

  • Respect for others
  • Sociable
  • Result oriented
  • Open and Decisive.
  • Business Acumen
  • Teamwork
  • Responsible
  • Mature & assertive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree/diploma in mechanical engineering or a related field.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training
  • Basic GMP training
  • Leadership training
  • Entry & exit into production area training
  • Good documentation practices training
  • Hygiene training

Experience needed

  • 2 years’ experience working in a related/similar company.
  • To run all machines in the packaging area as per SOP and ensure optimal output.
  • Ensure cleanliness of the machine and proper maintenance as per SOP.
  • To participate and coordinate preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
  • To record all unit processes related to machine run.
  • Ensure that any other duty assigned by the team leader is executed to management expectations.
  • Report Writing Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Good communication & interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills (PPt, Excel and MS Word)
  • Able to learn and adapt to change.
  • Innovative/creative skills.
  • Respect for others
  • Sociable
  • Result oriented
  • Open and Decisive.
  • Business Acumen
  • Teamwork
  • Responsible
  • Mature & assertive.
  • Bachelor’s degree/diploma in mechanical engineering or a related field.
bachelor degree
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JOB-6978803c16c81

Vacancy title:
Packaging Machine Operators

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Pharmaceutical, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Abacus Pharma

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 6 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

ABACUS is hiring Packaging Machine Operators.

Responsibilities or duties

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles/Duties

Technical Role

  • To run all machines in the packaging area as per SOP and ensure optimal output.
  • Ensure cleanliness of the machine and proper maintenance as per SOP.
  • To participate and coordinate preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
  • To record all unit processes related to machine run.

Any other duties

  • Ensure that any other duty assigned by the team leader is executed to management expectations.

AUTHORITIES:

  • Timely operation of all machines in the packaging area.
  • Machine troubleshooting in the area.
  • Recording all the unit processes.
  • Minimizing machine rejects and meeting daily targets.
  • Performing daily preventive maintenance and keeping the machines clean.
  • Timely communication of machine breakdowns to the team leader.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  • Report Writing Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Good communication & interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills (PPt, Excel and MS Word)
  • Able to learn and adapt to change.
  • Innovative/creative skills.

Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

  • Respect for others
  • Sociable
  • Result oriented
  • Open and Decisive.
  • Business Acumen
  • Teamwork
  • Responsible
  • Mature & assertive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree/diploma in mechanical engineering or a related field.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training
  • Basic GMP training
  • Leadership training
  • Entry & exit into production area training
  • Good documentation practices training
  • Hygiene training

Experience needed

  • 2 years’ experience working in a related/similar company.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, February 6 2026
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
Posted: 27-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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