Job Description
Job Summary
- The Soya Preparatory Line Operator will play a crucial role in our production process. You will oversee the preparatory line operations, ensuring the efficient processing of soya beans into high-quality oil products. Your responsibilities include operating and maintaining the preparatory line equipment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and housekeeping standards, and ensuring the production of top-grade soya oil.
Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:
- Ensure the production of high-quality soya oil within specified standards and parameters.
- Optimize preparatory line processes to achieve higher efficiency levels, reducing processing time and waste.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization within the processing area.
- Ensure the reliability and availability of preparatory line equipment through regular maintenance and timely repairs.
Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor the soya preparatory line equipment, including cleaners, dehullers, and extruders, to process soya beans efficiently and extract high-quality oil.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality checks on processed soya oil, adjust processing parameters as needed, and ensure compliance with quality specifications. Implement corrective actions to maintain product quality.
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance on preparatory line equipment, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with the maintenance team for repairs. Keep equipment in optimal working condition to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, industry regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Identify potential safety hazards and take preventive measures. Report incidents promptly and participate in safety training programs.
- Process Optimization: Continuously monitor preparatory line processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall productivity.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, equipment readings, quality control data, maintenance tasks, and housekeeping duties. Prepare reports and documentation as required by management.
- Housekeeping and GMP: Ensure cleanliness and organization within the preparatory line area, adhering to GMP standards. Regularly clean equipment, dispose of waste properly, and maintain a tidy workspace to create a safe and hygienic environment.
The Person
- WAEC or equivalent. Additional technical education or certification in food processing, chemical engineering, or related fields is preferred.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience operating refining equipment in the food processing industry, specifically in Soya oil processing.
- Strong understanding of soya oil processing, preparatory line equipment operation, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with PLC systems and automated controls is advantageous.
- Knowledge of safety protocols, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Ability to conduct precise quality checks, maintain accurate records, adjust processing parameters, and ensure cleanliness in the preparatory line area, meeting SOP and GMP cleanliness standards.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and report operational status effectively.