Internship for a Technician Job
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Olivado EPZ Limited is an
agribusiness company involved in the processing of avocado oil and also export
of fresh avocados from contracted farmers.
We are looking for a qualified
technician who will be engaged on a contract basis.
The ideal candidates should meet the
following qualifications and be ready for the specified tasks.
·
Minimum Diploma in Agriculture
engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
·
At least 1 year working experience in
plant maintenance.
·
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRC, FSSC,
ISO 22000-2005, GG and other food management systems.
·
Strong organizational skills and
interpersonal skills.
·
Ability to work with minimal
supervision on daily tasks, keen and articulate on details.
·
Experience in avocado packaging will
be an added advantage.
Key Tasks
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In charge of supervising the routine
and corrective maintenance of the factory / pack house machines and entire
production machines.
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Advise other staff on maintenance
requirements.
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Trains newly recruited staff and
conduct refresher trainings for workers involved in the factory maintenance
works and consequently maintains training attendance records.
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Reports any anomaly in the factory
(Civil, mechanical/ electrical) to the Packhouse manager.
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Ensure that effective correction and
corrective action arising due to non-compliances observed in the maintenance
works are conducted.
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Maintenance of corrective action and
preventive maintenance records for all engineering works.
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Supervision of engineering
contractors while on site.
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Other duties assigned by the
Packhouse manager.
We are looking for a qualified Quality Control Assistant who will be engaged on a contract basis.
The ideal candidates should meet the
following qualifications and be ready for the specified tasks.
Qualification
Requirements
·
A Diploma / Degree in Agriculture /
Horticulture / Food Science or related discipline.
·
At least 1 year working experience in
quality management in a food industry.
·
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRC, FSSC,
ISO 22000-2005, GG and other food management systems.
·
Strong organizational and
interpersonal skills.
·
Ability to work with minimal
supervision on daily tasks, keen and articulate on details.
·
Experience in avocado packaging will
be an added advantage.
Key Tasks
·
Checking the efficiency of the mass
size sorting machine and the weight of the packed cartons.
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Ensuring that the daily intake,
rejects and waste register is completed.
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Conduct sampling as per protocol for
avocado shipping sample testing.
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Complete the shipping sample book.
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Randomly verify carton weights and
complete the packing random weight check form.
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Verify the output from the random
mass size sorters and complete Mass size sorter form.
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Regularly determine the plant
operating capacity.
We are looking for a qualified Fruit Reception Attendantwho will be
engaged on a contract basis.
The ideal candidates should meet the
following qualifications and be ready for the specified tasks.
Qualification
Requirements
·
Minimum Diploma in Agriculture /
Horticulture / Food Science or related discipline.
·
At least 1 year working experience in
quality management in a food industry.
·
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRC, FSSC,
ISO 22000-2005, GG and other food management systems.
·
Strong organizational skills and
interpersonal skills.
·
Ability to work with minimal
supervision on daily tasks, keen and articulate on details.
·
Experience in avocado packaging will
be an added advantage.
Key Tasks
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To ensure that all personnel working
in the avocado receiving area and those feeding packing lines know their
responsibility and are fully trained.
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To oversee the smooth running and
repairs of all machinery in the fruit receiving area of the Packhouse.
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To participate in quality control
including raw material assessment and sampling.
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To ensure that all fruits received
have attained the clear to pick time and that they are mature as per quality
specification.
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To train workers involved in produce
reception on hygiene requirements and raw material reception and handling
procedures.
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To complete Transport vehicle
inspection and maintenance checklist.
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Maintenance of pest control record/
book.
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Ensuring that hygiene instructions
and procedures are implemented at the reception area.
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Inspection of weighing balances and
trolleys before use to ascertain that they are in good working order.
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Weighing of received fruits from each
consignment and preparation of good received note.
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Maintenance of clean working
environment by ensuring all waste is appropriately disposed in good time.
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Other duties allocated by the pack
house manager.
We are looking for a qualified Grading / Packing Assistant who will
be engaged on a contract basis.
The ideal candidates should meet the
following qualifications and be ready for the specified tasks.
Qualification
Requirements
·
Minimum Diploma in Agriculture /
Horticulture / Food Science or related discipline.
·
At least 1 year working experience in
quality management in a food industry.
·
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRC, FSSC,
ISO 22000-2005, GG and other food management systems.
·
Strong organizational skills and
interpersonal skills.
·
Ability to work with minimal
supervision on daily tasks, keen and articulate on details.
·
Experience in avocado packaging will
be an added advantage.
Key Tasks
·
Visual Inspection of fruits before
placing them in boxes to ensure they are of sound quality.
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To maintain a record of packing date,
number of boxes and fruit counts packed.
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To record supplier traceability
number (batch codes) and number of boxes per each code.
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To ensure workers wash and dry their
hands before commencing duty.
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Checking establishments and
workplaces to ensure that the place is safe and is not hazardous for the
workers and for ensuring production of safe food.
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Inspects the buildings and such to
ensure that the place is free from pest or dirt.
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Inform the workers about the
condition and how to maintain cleanliness in the area.
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Ensuring correctness of stock
inventory for materials within the store.
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Supervising reception and issuing of
all stored materials.
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Ensuring Occupational Health and
Safety measures are functional and adhered to at the stores.
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To ensure that only quality fruits
are allowed to proceed for packing process.
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Visual inspection of fruits moving on
a conveyor belt.
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To sort all out of specification
fruits as per sorting procedure.
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To ensure that the sorting line is
well maintained.
We are looking for a qualified Laboratory Assistant to fill for a vacant position.
The ideal candidates should meet the
following qualifications and be ready for the specified tasks.
Qualification
Requirements
·
Possess a minimum of a certificate in
food science or any science related course.
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At least 1 year working experience in
quality in the food industry.
·
Have knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO
22000-2005 and other food management systems.
·
Strong organizational skills and
interpersonal skills.
·
Ability to work with minimal
supervision on daily tasks, Keen and articulate on details.
·
Experience in oil processing will be
an added advantage.
Key Tasks
·
Sample and analyse all raw materials
& advice accordingly.
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Inspect the finished product before
transferred to finished product room, packed, labelled and coded.
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Conduct a pre-operative inspection
prior to start of activities in the production area.
1) Cleanliness of the area, equipment and personnel.
2) Availability of hygiene consumables [ soap/sanitizers, water etc]
1) Cleanliness of the area, equipment and personnel.
2) Availability of hygiene consumables [ soap/sanitizers, water etc]
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Machine and equipment calibration
[temperatures/ weights].
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Ensure all staff adheres to hygiene
code during processing and handling of final products e.g. hand washing, mouth
masks etc.
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Ensure cold rooms/cool stores
temperature are monitored 3 times daily and recorded.
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Randomly check the arrangement of
products inside the cold rooms/cool stores to ensure it can facilitate air
circulation and ensure good housekeeping.
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Assist in documentation, especially
in traceability records
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Active participation in food safety
system and actively participate in Audits.
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Participate in sensory evaluation of
the products
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Carry out systematic checks, line
quality analysis of the products Organoleptic.
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Any other duty as may be allocated by
your supervisor from time to time.
We are looking for a qualified Coldroom / Palletizing Assistant who will be engaged on a contract
basis.
The ideal candidates should meet the
following qualifications and be ready for the specified tasks.
Qualification
Requirements
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A minimum of diploma in a food
related discipline
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At least one years’ experience in the
packing and export of avocado fruits.
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Training in hygiene, food safety and
quality management systems.
·
Strong organizational skills and
interpersonal skills.
·
Ability to work with minimal
supervision on daily tasks, keen and articulate on details.
·
A certificate in a discipline related
to food technology will be an added advantage.
Key Tasks
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Inspect the cold room for its general
state of hygiene.
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Inspect glass and fluorescent light
to confirm their sound status.
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Ensure used cleaning and sanitizing
chemicals used are compatible with food safety requirements.
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Monitor temperature measuring
equipment (thermometer) and ensure that the readings are within the allowable
range as per monitoring procedure and ensure proper records are maintained.
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Train workers involved in cold room
storage operation on all the requirements of the Olivado Fresh Internal
Management System and food safety and Quality requirements.
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Ensure cartons are stacked neatly,
labels are attached, and strapping carried out as per the requirement.
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Ensure quantity packed is as per the
instruction of the Packhouse Management.
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Other duties allocated by the Packhouse
Manager or the food safety team.
We are looking for a qualified Packhouse Administrative Assistant who will be engaged on a contract basis.
The ideal candidates should meet the
following qualifications and be ready for the specified tasks.
Qualification
Requirements
·
Diploma or above qualification in a
discipline related to office administration and or procurement.
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Outstanding communication and
interpersonal abilities
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Excellent organizational and
leadership skills
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Familiarity with office management procedures
and basic accounting principles
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Excellent knowledge of computer
packaging
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Qualifications in secretarial studies
will be an advantage
Key Tasks
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Coordinate office activities and
operations to ensure efficiency and compliance to company policies.
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Supervise staff and divide
responsibilities to ensure optimal performance.
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Manage agendas/travel
arrangements/appointments etc. for staff, visitors and contractors.
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Manage phone calls and correspondence
(e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
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Support budgeting and bookkeeping
procedures.
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Create and update workers records and
databases.
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Track stocks of supplies and place
orders when necessary.
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Submit timely reports and prepare
presentations/proposals as assigned.
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Keep an update register of Packhouse
workers.
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Liaise with Olivado EPZ accounts
department to ensure all financial related matters including workers payments
and payment to suppliers is completed on schedule.
Suitably qualified individuals should
submit their application together with scanned copies of qualification
certificates and testimonials to dennis@olivado.com before 29th January 2018.
