Punjas Biscuit (Pte) Limited, a groundbreaking venture by the Punjas Group of companies, seeks energetic and results-oriented team players to join our biscuit manufacturing factory in Navutu, Lautoka.

This is your chance to join a dynamic company which is serious about quality, aordability and your preferences as a customer. Exciting opportunities exist for the following positions:

1. Mixers

  • Responsible for the proper formulation of all ingredients in the correct order and in accordance with timing allowances.

2. Oven Operators

  • Responsible for maintaining correct oven temperatures and adjusting as appropriate for optimum results.

3. Wrapping Operators

  • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of wrapping machine.

4. Mechanical Fitters

  • Responsible for attending to breakdowns and ensuring machines run without any problems and conduct routine preventive maintenance.

Key Skills and Requirements for Positions 1-4:

  • Proven ‘Hands on Experience’ in a similar area
  • Trade Qualications in a Mechanical, Plant Maintenance, Fitting & Machine or related discipline will be advantageous
  • Experience in a food manufacturing plant will be an added advantage.

5. Shift Supervisors

The shift supervisors will be required to:

  • Ensure the smooth running of the production process –and products are produced to the specied specications in terms of quantity, quality and deadlines.
  • Implement the company’s Health and Safety, Quality procedures and policies.
  • Provide leadership and direction to subordinates.

Key Skills and Requirements for Shift Supervisor

  • Tertiary qualications in a Food Science, Plant Maintenance, Fitting & Machining or related discipline are essential.
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a biscuit manufacturing plant.
  • Excellent planning and leadership skills.

6. Forklift Drivers (x2)

  • Persons applying for the positions of ‘Forklift Drivers’ should possess a valid group 9 license.

7. Quality Control Officers

The Quality Control Officers will be responsible for:

  • Managing, auditing and reviewing Food Safety & Quality Management Systems
  • Inspecting incoming Raw Materials & Packaging Materials, outgoing Finished Products as well as on-line processes to ensure compliance with Food Safety & Quality standards are met
  • Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Addressing and providing feedback on customer complaints and concerns

Key Skills and Requirements for QC

  • Minimum Diploma in Food Technology; Bachelor’s Degrees with specializations in Food Science will be advantageous
  • Knowledge on ISO 9001 and HACCP
  • Work experience in a similar role in a Food Manufacturing company will be advantageous

Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Delay no more! Send us your application letter with a current CV, recent passport size photo and contacts of three professional referees .

The Group Human Resources Manager
Punja & Sons Pte Ltd
P O Box 125
Lautoka

Or email applications to:
careers@punjas.com