Bagging Machine Oficer (BMO)

ORGANIZATION Summary

4Ward Development West Africa (4WardWA), formerly known as Access Development is a well-established Safe Water Enterprise (SWE) with business subsidiaries in Ghana and Uganda that provide safe water services at a District-Wide Scale. With over a decade experience in providing safe water to more than 600,000 people through 2,000 water points across Africa by 2006, our goal is to exceed the expectations of rural and peri-urban customers by consistently delivering high-quality water. We pioneered the implementation of an innovative water system with our Numa model together with owners, Water4 (a Non-profit organization). 4Ward WA, a subsidiary of Water4 is a wholly owned for-profit Subsidiaries of Water4, Inc.

The 4WardWA suite of water solutions is designed to provide safe water tailored to consumer demand, including: hand-pumps with professional management, public retail points, and private water connections for households, schools, clinics, and businesses.

4WardWA has current operations in the Wassa East district, Western region, Ghana, where we have provided the entire district with access to safe water and adjourning communities in the Komenda, Edna-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipal. This is in partnership with Water4, The Dutch Government (RVO), Hilton Foundation, Wassa East District Assembly, and many other partners. 4WardWA is scaling up its operations in Upper West and Savanna Regions in 2022 in partnership Water4, Helmsley Trust Foundation and Global Communities, with more partners to come as part of our strategy to provide three districts in these regions with safe water services.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Facility Maintenance Officer, the Bagging Machine Operator (BMO) is required for the daily operation of the bagging machine and the packaging of all finished products according to the organization’s standards. This incumbent will be required to bag products efficiently to minimize waste and ensures regular maintenance is completed for the bagging water machine. S/he will work independently or in a team, collaborating with others and following instructions from the Facility Maintenance Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhere to the safety regulations and protocols implemented in the packaging area.

  • Complete all relevant documentation on the bagged water bags before going to the storehouse.

  • Carry out regular production and packaging of sachet water.

  • Test the machine before work begins to ensure the machine is in good condition for production.

  • Monitor machines closely to detect any signs of malfunctioning that may affect the quality of work and resolve or report it immediately to avoid breakdown.

  • Clean up machine parts after every workday.

  • Perform routine checks to ensure that the machine is at its optimum capacity.

  • Use the appropriate sachet bag and undertake bagging in line with company standards.

KEY EXPECTED RESULTS

  • Complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.

  • Read and understand machine manuals.

  • Sit tirelessly for extended periods of time.

  • Available to resume work very early in the mornings and plus weekends, as needed.

QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION

Minimum qualification of West African Senior School Certification (WASSCE) or SSCE.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in operating a Sachet Water Machine

REPORTING

The Bagging Machine Operator (BMO) will report to and work closely with the Facility Maintenance

Officer (FMO).

WORKING CONDITION

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day in an area with moderate noise and temperature levels.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Smart and able to multitask.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.

  • Time-management skills

  • Physical stamina

  • Demonstrate a positive and friendly attitude.

  • Display excellent interpersonal communication skills.

  • Ability to work well as a team member or independently.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The following competencies are expected of all Water4 employees:

Job knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of purposes, objectives, practices and procedures required to perform the job.

Productivity: Produces a volume of work consistent with the normal requirements of the job.

Quality of work: Work is accurate, thorough and timely according to agreed standards and expectations agreed.

Communication: Expresses information verbally and in writing in a clear and coherent manner.

Reliability: Can be depended upon to perform assigned tasks in a timely manner and degree of supervision required.

Initiative: Exhibits drive to complete tasks and takes charge in the absence of detailed instructions.

Delegation: Delegating and following up regularly to ensure that delegated duties and responsibilities are carried out.

Teamwork: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers and works to share responsibilities towards common targets.

Leadership: Motivates and builds morale, eliciting cooperation from subordinates and achieving results through a team effort.

Constructive Feedback: Accepts improvement-oriented ideas and offers the same to colleagues or those under their supervision

 

LOCATION:

This position is based in Wa, Upper West Ghana.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB: 

Please send cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to: hello@4ward.co by the close of business on 30th October, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please include the job location (Wa, Ghana) in your e-mail subject.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above