L2 Operator – Manufacturing (Canelands)

About the role

The L2 Operator will work on the Canelands manufacturing site, producing crop‑solution formulations in line with UPL’s BOM procedures. The role focuses on maintaining high equipment availability, safety standards and daily production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor designated equipment and machinery, following SOPs.
• Record production data accurately, including quantities, quality checks and equipment status.
• Perform routine equipment checks, maintenance and first‑line troubleshooting.
• Assist the Team Leader or Maintenance team in resolving minor operational issues.
• Ensure quality assurance in line with UPL standards and supervise line operators.
• Maintain full compliance with SHEQ and 5S standards, including permit issuance and risk assessments.
• Stage and prepare raw materials according to batch sheets.
• Operate licensed forklifts for material handling.
• Run semi‑automated filling machines and apply GHs labeling on finished goods.
• Conduct line changeovers, washing, stripping and filter‑pot cleaning.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to work shift patterns and follow detailed SOPs.
• Licensed forklift operator.
• Familiarity with OEE, CCP and RFT metrics.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Equipment operation
• Forklift operation (licensed)
• Production data recording
• OEE monitoring
• CCP monitoring
• RFT monitoring
• 5S implementation
• SHEQ compliance
• Sampling procedure execution
• Raw material staging
• Semi‑automated filling machine operation
• GHs labeling
• First‑line maintenance