Production and Operations Assistant

URBAN PLOUGH AGRO PRODUCTS; Kottayam; On-site; INR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

URBAN PLOUGH AGRO PRODUCTS in Kerala is seeking a responsible Production and Operations Assistant to support daily food production activities, inventory management, packaging and overall operational functions.

You will assist with measuring ingredients, maintaining hygiene, following SOPs, and coordinating with team to keep production running smoothly in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food production and food safety is preferred.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• 1) Production Support: Support ingredient measurement, mixing, baking and product preparation.
• 2) Inventory Management: Monitor raw materials, ingredients and packaging materials; maintain daily stock records and report material requirements; assist with purchasing and receiving raw materials; minimise material wastage.
• 3) Packaging and Quality Control: Assist in product cooling, weighing, packaging, labelling and storage; check product quality, appearance, weight and packaging standards; ensure proper storage and handling of finished products.

Skills

Food production knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Computer literacy

Documentation skills

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a responsible and motivated Production and Operations Assistant to support our daily food production activities, inventory management, packaging and overall operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Support

• Support ingredient measurement, mixing, baking and product preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the production process.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and food safety practices.

2. Inventory Management

• Monitor raw materials, ingredients and packaging materials.
• Maintain daily stock records and report material requirements.
• Assist with purchasing and receiving raw materials.
• Minimise material wastage during production.

3. Packaging and Quality Control

• Assist in product cooling, weighing, packaging, labelling and storage.
• Check product quality, appearance, weight and packaging standards.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of finished products.

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food production and food safety is preferred.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in food processing and product development.
• Ability to manage multiple operational activities.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Responsible, punctual and willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a startup environment.

As per company standards and candidate experience.