At TakaTaka Solutions, We collect your waste like every other waste collector, but, instead of taking it to a landfill, we take it to our own sites, where we sort the waste, and then recycle 95% either ourselves or through our local partners. This represents one of the highest recycling rates in the world.

Responsibilities or duties

• Operate and oversee the operation of recycling machinery, such as balers, shredders, conveyors, and sorting equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and intervene promptly in case of malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure the production of high-quality recycled materials.
• Inspect incoming materials and outgoing products for conformity to standards.
• Collaborate with quality control personnel to address any issues and improve processes.
• Supervise but also if schedule allows, do regular preventative maintenance of the machinery
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions while coordinating repairs as needed.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Enforce and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Keep the workplace clean
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for machine operators.
• Investigate and report accidents or incidents promptly, implementing corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Report and update production metrics, equipment status, and any issues to the relevant parties.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve overall plant efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead, train, and supervise a team of assistant operators.
• Motivate and support the team to achieve production goals and targets.

Production Planning:

• Work with the Recycling Plant Manager and Recycling Plant Supervisor to develop production schedules and plans.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process.
• Make adjustments to production schedules in consultation with the Recycling Plant manager and Supervisor based on changing priorities or unforeseen circumstances.
• Analyze and improve existing processes.
• Implement process control systems.
• Work with the engineering team for new equipment design and installation.

Data Analysis and Reporting (Use data for decision-making and process enhancements.)

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

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering,

Experience needed

Proven experience as a machine operator in a recycling or similar industrial setting.

Having operated an industrial production machine before with at least 3 process steps that required controlling of specific parameters such as temperature, pressure, speed.

• Operate and oversee the operation of recycling machinery, such as balers, shredders, conveyors, and sorting equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and intervene promptly in case of malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure the production of high-quality recycled materials.
• Inspect incoming materials and outgoing products for conformity to standards.
• Collaborate with quality control personnel to address any issues and improve processes.
• Supervise but also if schedule allows, do regular preventative maintenance of the machinery
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions while coordinating repairs as needed.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Enforce and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Keep the workplace clean
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for machine operators.
• Investigate and report accidents or incidents promptly, implementing corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Report and update production metrics, equipment status, and any issues to the relevant parties.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve overall plant efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead, train, and supervise a team of assistant operators.
• Motivate and support the team to achieve production goals and targets.
• Work with the Recycling Plant Manager and Recycling Plant Supervisor to develop production schedules and plans.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process.
• Make adjustments to production schedules in consultation with the Recycling Plant manager and Supervisor based on changing priorities or unforeseen circumstances.
• Analyze and improve existing processes.
• Implement process control systems.
• Work with the engineering team for new equipment design and installation.

• Machine operation
• Equipment maintenance
• Quality control
• Troubleshooting
• Record keeping
• Safety enforcement
• Communication
• Team leadership
• Production planning
• Process analysis
• Data analysis

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience as a machine operator in a recycling or similar industrial setting.
• Experience operating an industrial production machine with at least 3 process steps requiring control of specific parameters (temperature, pressure, speed).