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Multiple Positions is available at Varun Beverages Zambia Limited in Lusaka. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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VARUN BEVERAGES ZAMBIA LIMITED – LUSAKA JOB TITLE: Utility Supervisor Job Summary: Oversee daily utility operations to ensure continuous supply of power, water, steam, refrigeration, and compressed air. Key Responsibilities: Supervise utility technicians and schedule preventive maintenance Monitor utilities performance, utilities readings and energy consumption Troubleshoot breakdowns and coordinate repairs Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant field + 3 years’ experience 2. Electrician Job Summary: Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment in plant. Key Responsibilities: Maintain LT panels, motors, control panels and PLC systems Diagnose electrical faults and carry out corrective maintenance Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain electrical records Ensure adherence to electrical safety standards Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Electrical Engineering + 2 years experience 3. Refrigeration Operator Job Summary: Operate and monitor refrigeration, chillers and cold room systems. Key Responsibilities: Monitor pressures, temperatures, refrigerant levels Carry out routine checks and log parameters Report faults and assist in maintenance activities Ensure safe handling of refrigerants Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience 4. Welder Job Summary: Perform welding, fabrication and repair of metal structures and pipelines. Key Responsibilities: Fabricate and repair equipment, pipes, structures Read engineering drawings and take measurements Maintain welding tools and ensure safety compliance Support maintenance during breakdowns Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Welding Technology + 2 years’ experience. 5. AC / Refrigeration Technician Job Summary: Install, maintain and troubleshoot AC and refrigeration systems. Key Responsibilities: Service AC units, cold rooms, chillers and HVAC systems Diagnose faults and perform repairs Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain service records Ensure compliance with safety and refrigerant handling standards Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience LABORATORY DEPARTMENT 1. Lab Manager Job Summary: Lead laboratory operations and ensure quality testing is done per standards. Key Responsibilities: Supervise lab staff and daily testing activities Ensure GMP, GLP and food safety compliance Review and approve lab reports and COAs Coordinate with production and QA on quality issues Minimum Qualification: Degree in Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology + 5 years’ experience 2. Microbiologist Job Summary: Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products. Key Responsibilities: Perform swab tests, water tests, pathogen and spoilage organism testing Maintain cultures, media preparation and lab hygiene Document results and report deviations Ensure lab equipment calibration Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Microbiology / Food Science + 2 years’ experience 3. Tetra ESL Line Inspector Job Summary: Ensure quality and safety on Tetra ESL packaging line through inline checks. Key Responsibilities: Conduct hourly quality checks on packaging, seals, coding Monitor CIP, sterilization and filling parameters Take and analyze product samples Report and segregate non-conforming products Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Food Science / Packaging Technology + 2 years experience 4. Lab Assistant Job Summary: Support lab operations through sample preparation and basic testing. Key Responsibilities: Collect samples from production lines Assist in chemical and physical testing Maintain lab cleanliness, glassware and records Support microbiologist and lab in-charge Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Chemistry / Food Science / Laboratory Technology ASEPTIC PROCESS & PACKAGING LINE Blending Room Operator Job Summary: Prepare and blend ingredients as per formula. Key Responsibilities: Weigh, measure and mix raw materials Operate blending tanks and CIP systems Maintain batch records and traceability Ensure hygiene and GMP compliance Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Food Science / Chemical Engineering + 1 year experience Mixing and Cooking Operator Job Summary: Operate mixing and cooking vessels for product preparation. Key Responsibilities: Control temperature, time and agitation during cooking Monitor product parameters and Brix/acidity Carry out CIP and changeovers Maintain production records Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Food Science / Chemical Engineering + 2 years’ experience Incubation Operator Job Summary: Monitor product incubation and quality stability. Key Responsibilities: Load/unload products into incubation chambers Monitor temperature and time parameters Take samples for lab testing Maintain incubation records Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Food Science / Mechanical Engineering CIP Operator Job Summary: Operate and monitor CIP systems for tanks, lines and fillers. Key Responsibilities: Execute CIP cycles as per SOP Check chemical concentrations and temperatures Troubleshoot CIP faults Maintain CIP logs Minimum Qualification Diploma in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering + 2 years’ experience Blow Molding Operator Job Summary: Operate blow molding machines for bottle production. Key Responsibilities: Set up and run BM machines Monitor bottle quality, weight and dimensions Perform minor maintenance and changeovers Maintain production and waste records Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering + 2 years’ experience Filler Operator Job Summary: Operate aseptic filler and ensure sterile filling. Key Responsibilities: Set up filler, sterilization and filling parameters Monitor fill volumes, seals and rejects Carry out CIP and SIP Maintain hygiene and documentation Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical / Food Engineering + 2 years’ experience Sleever Operator Job Summary: Operate sleeving machine for product labeling. Key Responsibilities: Set up and run sleever machine Monitor sleeve application and quality Manage changeovers and minor troubleshooting Maintain production records Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering. Shrink Wrap Operator Job Summary: Operate shrink wrapping machine for secondary packaging. Key Responsibilities: Set up shrink wrap machine and adjust parameters Monitor pack quality and sealing Handle changeovers and minor repairs Maintain output and material usage records Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering Deadline: 15 August, 2026 Interested applicants to send CV to recruitment.hr@varunzambia.comRequirements
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