MACHINE OPERATOR (BLOW MOLD & INJECTION) – 3 POSITIONS – NAIROBI | HACO INDUSTRIES KENYA LIMITED | ESTIMATED KES 40K-70K MONTHLY

Position Title: Machine Operator (Blow Mold & Injection – 3 Positions)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Number of Vacancies: 3
Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
Category/Department: Manufacturing / Production
Salary: Estimated KES 40,000 – 70,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya for machine operators in FMCG manufacturing. Final salary determined by Haco Industries.)

Introduction

Haco Industries Kenya Limited, one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers supplying personal/home care brands (MIADI, AMARA, SO-SOFT, SPARKLE, ACE, Haco pegs/rulers) and licensed distributor of Palmers across East Africa/COMESA, is recruiting 3 Machine Operators (Blow Mold & Injection) to operate IBM machines efficiently, achieve productivity targets, ensure high-quality output, monitor settings, perform maintenance, and comply with OHS/GMP/QMS standards.

Requiring a Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related, minimum 2 years operating Injection Blow Molding (IBM) machines in FMCG, strong problem-solving/detail skills, and OHS advocacy, these full-time roles demand teamwork, pressure handling, and solution orientation. Ideal for hardworking, honest operators passionate about quality production, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s manufacturing sector and Vision 2030’s industrial goals. These roles suit proactive, safety-conscious individuals ready for impactful contributions in a leading indigenous brand.

About Haco Industries Kenya Limited

Haco Industries (Kenya) Limited is one of the region’s leading FMCG manufacturers, supplying a wide range of products to the entire East African and COMESA Markets. We are well known as an indigenous Kenyan company that manufactures quality personal and home care brands that include MIADI, AMARA, SO-SOFT, SPARKLE, ACE, Haco pegs, and rulers. We are also the only licensed distributor of Palmers in Kenya. Our desire is to be able to add value to the everyday life of our customers across Africa.

Haco fosters a culture of quality, innovation, and value addition, delivering trusted brands. For Machine Operators, Haco provides stable production environment, team support, and pride in consumer products.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly talented and passionate individual to contribute to our organization’s production objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operate plastic injection, blow mold and IBM machines efficiently to achieve set productivity targets.
Ensure production of high-quality/quantity products by adhering to Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs).
Spearhead tool change process and set parameters for optimal machine utilization/performance.
Routinely monitor quality against standards/report product/packaging faults. Detect process abnormalities quickly/take emergency action.
Proactively collaborate with maintenance technicians for zero breakdown/timely repair.
Work closely with quality assurance for zero defects.
Monitor/modify machine settings to enhance production efficiency.
Perform basic Autonomous Maintenance (AM) on machine.
Properly segregate unavoidable waste/respective bins.
Thoroughly clean/sanitize machine per SOPs.
Use all safety gears/PPEs required.
Comply with OHS, EHS, GMP, QMS rules/regulations.
Maintain proper housekeeping machine/working area/perform closing duties.
Attend/participate daily safety briefings.

Qualifications

Minimum Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related technical courses.
At least 2 years’ experience operating Injection Blow Molding (IBM) machine in FMCG.
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality products.
Strong problem-solving skills/ability work independently.
Good advocate/ambassador OHS workplace.

Essential Competencies

Teamwork
Demonstrated ability work under pressure.
Honest and hardworking
Active listening and attention to detail.
Solution oriented

Company Culture and Values

Haco Industries fosters a culture of quality, innovation, and value addition, delivering trusted brands. With regional reach, Haco promotes diversity through inclusive operations, encouraging collaboration via production teams. Values of integrity, safety, and efficiency guide operations, with Machine Operators central to product excellence.

Haco supports growth with training and responsibility, creating a dynamic workplace. For the Machine Operator, this means driving quality in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.

How to Apply

Apply now for the Machine Operator (Blow Mold & Injection) positions at Haco Industries Kenya Limited.

Fill Pre-Application Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vyEBDbEyrUystbSs11BhZUAT7R-uzLZCuimWN5Law1xUODdZQ0YxVUZGSVhNUU0wRU5HSk9GUFlOMy4u&route=shorturl
Email Application: Forward CV + copies of application letter, academic/professional certificates, testimonials to jobs@haco.co.ke by January 12, 2026.

Haco Industries is an equal opportunity employer. No fees.

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Expert Tips for Success as Machine Operator at Haco Industries: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for Haco’s Machine Operator (Blow Mold & Injection) positions, I prioritize applications that demonstrate IBM efficiency, quality adherence, and safety advocacy in FMCG production. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no 2 years IBM FMCG, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Diploma and detail skills. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, email/cover, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Productivity Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek efficient operators—50% of shortlists go to candidates with target/quality metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Operated IBM achieving 110% productivity targets”) grabs attention, proving your efficiency.

CV Example:
“Operated IBM achieving 110% productivity as Machine Operator candidate.”
Why: This showcases your efficiency, aligning with set targets needs.

Email Example:
“As Diploma Mechanical holder, I produced high-quantity with 95% SOP adherence, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s high-quality needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I met 50 targets quarterly with 92% excellence, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your productivity with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a productivity/quantity metric. Include “Machine Operator Blow Mold Injection” and “IBM productivity” in your CV and email. Practice a 30-second interview story.

Tip 2: Highlight Quality Monitoring with Example

Why It Works: Monitor quality/report faults/detect abnormalities is core—recruiters prioritize quality pros. A specific example of monitoring (e.g., “Monitored quality reducing defects 40%”) shows monitoring.

CV Example:
“Monitored quality reducing defects 40% as Operator candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your monitoring, aligning with report faults needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I detected 50 abnormalities with 90% emergency action, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s prevent needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I reported 40 faults quarterly with 92% resolution, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your monitoring with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Quality Monitoring & Defect Reduction” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to product/packaging. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Tool Change/Parameter Setting with Example

Why It Works: Spearhead tool change/set parameters optimal is key—recruiters prioritize setters. A specific example of setting (e.g., “Set parameters increasing utilization 25%”) shows setting.

CV Example:
“Set parameters increasing utilization 25% as Machine Operator candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your setting, aligning with optimal performance needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I changed 50 tools with 90% efficiency, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s spearhead needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I optimized 40 settings quarterly with 92% performance, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your setting with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Tool Change/Parameter Setting & Utilization Optimization” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to machine. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 4: Highlight Maintenance Collaboration with Example

Why It Works: Collaborate maintenance zero breakdown/timely repair is valued—recruiters prioritize collaborators. A specific example of collaboration (e.g., “Collaborated maintenance achieving zero breakdown”) shows collaboration.

CV Example:
“Collaborated maintenance achieving zero breakdown as Operator candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your collaboration, aligning with proactive needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I partnered 50 technicians with 90% timely repair, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s technicians needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I supported 40 repairs quarterly with 92% uptime, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your collaboration with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Maintenance Collaboration & Breakdown Zero” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to technicians. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Quality Assurance Partnership with Example

Why It Works: Work closely QA zero defects is key—recruiters prioritize partners. A specific example of partnership (e.g., “Partnered QA achieving zero defects”) shows partnership.

CV Example:
“Partnered QA achieving zero defects as Machine Operator candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your partnership, aligning with closely needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I collaborated 50 QA with 90% quality, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s assurance teams needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I aligned 40 QA quarterly with 92% defects zero, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your partnership with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Quality Assurance Partnership & Defects Zero” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to teams. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 6: Highlight Setting Modification with Example

Why It Works: Monitor/modify settings enhance efficiency is valued—recruiters prioritize modifiers. A specific example of modification (e.g., “Modified settings improving efficiency 30%”) shows modification.

CV Example:
“Modified settings improving efficiency 30% as Operator candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your modification, aligning with enhance needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I monitored 50 machines with 90% optimization, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s production needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I adjusted 40 settings quarterly with 92% efficiency, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your modification with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Setting Modification & Efficiency Enhancement” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to machine. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Autonomous Maintenance with Example

Why It Works: Perform basic Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is required—recruiters prioritize maintainers. A specific example of maintenance (e.g., “Performed AM reducing downtime 25%”) shows maintenance.

CV Example:
“Performed AM reducing downtime 25% as Machine Operator candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your maintenance, aligning with basic needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I maintained 50 machines with 90% care, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s AM needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I executed 40 AM quarterly with 92% uptime, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your maintenance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Autonomous Maintenance & Downtime Reduction” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to machine. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 8: Highlight Waste Segregation/Cleanliness with Example

Why It Works: Segregate waste/clean/sanitize per SOPs is valued—recruiters prioritize clean operators. A specific example of cleanliness (e.g., “Segregated waste/cleaned with 100% SOP compliance”) shows cleanliness.

CV Example:
“Segregated waste/cleaned with 100% SOP compliance as Operator candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your cleanliness, aligning with thorough needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I sanitized 50 machines with 95% hygiene, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s set SOPs needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I maintained 40 housekeeping quarterly with 92% standards, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your cleanliness with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Waste Segregation/Cleanliness & SOP Hygiene” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to unavoidable waste. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Safety Compliance with Example

Why It Works: Use safety gears/PPEs/comply OHS/EHS/GMP/QMS is mandatory—recruiters prioritize safe operators. A specific example of compliance (e.g., “Complied safety with 100% PPE usage”) shows compliance.

CV Example:
“Complied safety with 100% PPE usage as Machine Operator candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your compliance, aligning with required needs.

Email Example:
“As candidate, I participated 50 briefings with 95% attendance, preparing me for Haco’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s daily safety needs.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I adhered 40 regulations quarterly with 92% integrity, aligning with Haco’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your compliance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Safety Compliance & PPE Regulation” section in your CV. In your email, connect one example to OHS/EHS/GMP/QMS. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Quality-Production Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize operators who convey quality-production passion and alignment with Haco’s everyday value mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Haco’s goals (e.g., high-quality output) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Quality-passionate Machine Operator candidate with Diploma Mechanical, 95% productivity excellence, passionate about Haco’s consumer value addition.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Haco’s mission.

Email Example:
“With 90% SOP mastery and safety advocacy, I’m committed to Haco’s high-quality production.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Haco’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Operator, I achieved 92% targets, ready to drive Haco’s product integrity.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Haco’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your operator experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% achieved”), and passion for Haco’s mission. Include it in your email’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, diploma. Reference IBM. Follow up via jobs@haco.co.ke emphasizing Haco’s value addition vision.

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