Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To extract oil from palm kernel/soya cake with good quality and productivity.
THE JOB
- Monitor and operate the equipment used for the extraction of oil from palm kernel/soya cake to ensure good quality and productivity. .
- Inspect the feed hopper to ensure free flow of the cake on the bed through the sight glass in the extractor.
- Control the flow of pure hexane into the extractor.
- Ensure that the hexane introduced into the extractor is the proper temperature.
- Periodically check the level of the full miscella compartment.
- Control the flow of miscella from the tank at 50% above.
- Operate the solvent extraction plant properly and purge it of vapours when necessary.
- Record indicator reading test results.
- Assist in the routine maintenance of all SEP equipment’s.
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements in the assigned work process.
THE PERSON MUST
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
- Pay keen attention to details.
QUALIFICATION
- NABTEB/ Trade Test
- 5 O’ Level Credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar