Machine Operator

MACHINE OPERATOR

BACKGROUND

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through innovative and sustainable social enterprises. We create opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, and delivering impactful solutions to address the socio-economic challenges in Malawi. With a staff of over 590, we run schools, businesses, farms and a construction enterprise.

Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise operates a fortified porridge factory in Chileka that supplies Likuni Phala to school feeding programs across Malawi. Central to this process is the extrusion line, which transforms our maize-soya blend into a nutritious, ready-to-cook product.

We are seeking Skilled Machine Operators with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude to run and maintain extrusion equipment, milling equipment and related systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. A technical operations role at the heart of a socially driven food production facility.

2. Exposure to advanced machinery with ongoing learning and growth opportunities.

3. Competitive salary

4. Purposeful work supporting nutrition for thousands of Malawian children.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operate, monitor, and adjust the extrusion machine and supporting equipment to meet production targets.

2. Set machine parameters including temperature, pressure, and speed in line with batch specifications.

3. Carry out pre-operational checks and assist in basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

4. Ensure timely reporting of equipment faults or abnormalities to the maintenance team.

5. Maintain a clean and hygienic production area in compliance with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP).

6. Accurately complete production and downtime logs.

7. Support minor mechanical interventions during production changeovers and line setups.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

1. Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.

2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating continuous food production machinery—preferably extrusion lines.

3. Practical knowledge of electrical control panels, gearboxes, motors, and pneumatic systems.

4. Ability to interpret machine data, troubleshoot performance issues, and respond to alarms or breakdowns.

5. Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re mechanically inclined, technically competent, and motivated by meaningful work, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV and cover letter to vacancies@beehivemw.org with the subject line:
“Machine Operator Application – [Your Name]”

Application Deadline – 30^th May 2025

*Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer, inspired by catholic values