About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Adhesive Factory Operator to support the production of adhesive products through safe and efficient operation of mixing, blending, dosing, processing, and packaging equipment.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working in an adhesive, chemical, coatings, construction chemicals, paint, or similar manufacturing factory, with practical knowledge of production processes and industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate adhesive production equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with approved production procedures.
• Carry out the mixing, blending, dosing, dispersion, and processing of raw materials according to approved formulations and production instructions.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and add raw materials according to specified quantities and production batches.
• Monitor production parameters including mixing time, temperature, viscosity, speed, batch quantity, and other relevant process conditions.
• Operate and monitor mixers, agitators, pumps, filling machines, weighing systems, and other production equipment.
• Ensure the correct raw materials are used for each production batch.
• Conduct in-process checks and promptly report any abnormalities in product consistency, appearance, viscosity, or other quality parameters.
• Work closely with Quality Control personnel to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Record batch numbers, raw material usage, production quantities, process parameters, and other required production information accurately.
• Identify equipment abnormalities, process deviations, material shortages, and production issues and report them to the supervisor.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, changeovers, routine inspections, and basic operational maintenance.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and identification of chemicals and raw materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping within the production area.
• Follow all chemical handling, PPE, occupational health and safety, and environmental requirements.
• Minimise material wastage and support efficient utilisation of raw materials.
• Assist with stock verification and reconciliation of raw materials used during production.
• Support investigations into production defects, batch deviations, and quality issues.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and EHS teams.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Production Team Leader or Production Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• KCSE or equivalent.
• Certificate or Diploma in Chemical Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in an adhesive, construction chemicals, coatings, paint, sealant, or similar chemical manufacturing factory is strongly preferred.
• Practical experience operating industrial mixing, blending, dosing, or processing equipment.
• Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals and industrial raw materials.
• Experience working with batch production processes will be an added advantage.
• Ability to read and follow production instructions, formulations, batch sheets, and operating procedures.
• Experience with basic quality checks and production documentation is an advantage.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with previous experience working in adhesive, construction chemical, coatings, paint, sealant, or related chemical manufacturing factories will be strongly preferred.

Relevant industry experience may include companies such as Sika, Kalemim, Crown, Dura Coat, Izomix, Eurafix, or other manufacturers of adhesives, coatings, construction chemicals, and related products

Key Competencies

• Practical understanding of adhesive/chemical production processes
• Good knowledge of industrial mixing and processing equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow formulations and production instructions
• Chemical handling and workplace safety awareness
• Ability to identify process abnormalities and quality issues
• Good housekeeping and production discipline
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work shifts where required
• Strong commitment to quality and production efficiency

• Operate adhesive production equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with approved production procedures.
• Carry out the mixing, blending, dosing, dispersion, and processing of raw materials according to approved formulations and production instructions.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and add raw materials according to specified quantities and production batches.
• Monitor production parameters including mixing time, temperature, viscosity, speed, batch quantity, and other relevant process conditions.
• Operate and monitor mixers, agitators, pumps, filling machines, weighing systems, and other production equipment.
• Ensure the correct raw materials are used for each production batch.
• Conduct in-process checks and promptly report any abnormalities in product consistency, appearance, viscosity, or other quality parameters.
• Work closely with Quality Control personnel to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Record batch numbers, raw material usage, production quantities, process parameters, and other required production information accurately.
• Identify equipment abnormalities, process deviations, material shortages, and production issues and report them to the supervisor.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, changeovers, routine inspections, and basic operational maintenance.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and identification of chemicals and raw materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping within the production area.
• Follow all chemical handling, PPE, occupational health and safety, and environmental requirements.
• Minimise material wastage and support efficient utilisation of raw materials.
• Assist with stock verification and reconciliation of raw materials used during production.
• Support investigations into production defects, batch deviations, and quality issues.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and EHS teams.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Production Team Leader or Production Manager.

• Practical understanding of adhesive/chemical production processes
• Good knowledge of industrial mixing and processing equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow formulations and production instructions
• Chemical handling and workplace safety awareness
• Ability to identify process abnormalities and quality issues
• Good housekeeping and production discipline
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work shifts where required
• Strong commitment to quality and production efficiency

• KCSE or equivalent.
• Certificate or Diploma in Chemical Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in an adhesive, construction chemicals, coatings, paint, sealant, or similar chemical manufacturing factory is strongly preferred.
• Practical experience operating industrial mixing, blending, dosing, or processing equipment.
• Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals and industrial raw materials.
• Experience working with batch production processes will be an added advantage.
• Ability to read and follow production instructions, formulations, batch sheets, and operating procedures.
• Experience with basic quality checks and production documentation is an advantage.