Margarine Plant Operator Job in Malawi

Nov 23, 2016

Job Title: Margarine Plant Operator
 

Location: Malawi
 

Salary: USD 1800 (Net) + Benefits

Our client is an Oil Processing Company based in Lilongwe, Malawi and processes premium oil brands from different oil seeds. 

They are looking to fill the position of a Margarine Plant Operator who will be tasked with overseeing operations in their new margarine plant ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform assigned treatment plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot performance test and document plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, online analyzers, computer screens, meters and other instrumentation.


• Operate and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations.


• Maintain, compile and update plant operations logs and reports; perform and record mathematical calculations related to plant operational activities.


• Ensure adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines.


• Install, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot and service plant operations machinery


• Collect and document liquid and solid samples and perform a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; work closely with the laboratory on testing processes; monitor laboratory results


• Operate a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, loaders, scrapers, renovators, forklifts, dump trucks, truck-mounted sludge/compost mixers, and tractor trailer combinations; assist in unloading chemicals as necessary.


• Coordinate construction, plant facility maintenance, material selection and repair activities with maintenance, laboratory, contractors, vendors and other staff.


• Participate in the development of goals and procedures for water or wastewater treatment activities; gather and analyze data; develop a variety of reports.


• Analyse specifications and controls and determine quality of product.


• Report malfunctioning of plant facility equipments and observe automatic warning signals.


• Circulate chemicals in process units


• Provide lead supervision and training to assigned personnel; assign tasks and projects to plant operations staff; train staff in appropriate treatment methods and techniques; schedule staff to ensure proper plant coverage; audit and enter timesheet information into the City’s computer system for assigned employees.


• Participate in establishing schedules and methods for providing maintenance and repair services, identify the and reviewing with management


• Purchase assigned equipment and supplies for the assigned work area


• Perform other related duties as per management.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Science or related field of study


• At least 8 years of experience as a plant operator preferably in an oil processing plant


• Knowledge of operating principles of plant equipments


• Knowledge of standard principles of natural science


• Basic mathematical skills


• Laboratory analysis techniques and health hazards HACCP levels


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Should be able to supervise a team effectively


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

How to Apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Plant Operator) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before Thursday 1st December 2016. 

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted