Machine Operator

Department: RDF Production

Reports To: Material Preparation Team Leader

Location: Harar/Diredawa

Job Summary:

Responsible for operating and monitoring the bag-breaking machine to open plastic bags containing fresh municipal waste, allowing the waste to be released for subsequent sorting, drying, and RDF preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the bag-breaking machine safely and efficiently according to operating procedures.
• Feed bagged fresh waste into the bag breaker at a controlled and continuous rate.
• Monitor the machine to ensure bags are properly opened and waste is effectively released.
• Monitor conveyors and material flow after the bag breaker and report blockages or irregular flow.
• Remove or report oversized, hazardous, metallic, or other materials that could damage the machine.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and monitor the machine for abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, or other faults.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, tightening, and other minor operator-level maintenance.
• Safely clear minor blockages and material buildup after proper equipment shutdown and isolation.
• Coordinate with the material feeding attendants, sorters, and other operators to maintain continuous operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping around the bag-breaking and feeding areas.
• Record operating hours, downtime, material blockages, and equipment problems as required.
• Follow all PPE, lockout/isolation, occupational health and safety, and environmental requirements. Ries and equipment throughout the production facility