Saro Agro-Allied is a leading agricultural commodities exporting company that started in 1996 as a cocoa trading company and today trades both locally and internationally. Our operations over time have covered sesame seeds, cashew and cocoa- producing communities in Nigeria. The business has been repositioned to become a Consumer driven sustainable Agric. & Food business Company that will play in the multi seed oil crushing, value added export and marketing of branded food products in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Preparatory Operator (Soyabean Plant)

Location: Keffi, Nassarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8

Job Summary

• The incumbent is to efficiently and effectively prepare and condition soyabeans for the extraction that follows.
• The preparatory operator plays a critical role in ensuring that the soyabeans entering our processing facility are of the highest quality, free from impurities, and optimally processed for subsequent stages.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Receive incoming soyabean into the plant for processing.
• Ensure adequate feeding into the seed elevator to align with target
• Operate the preparatory equipment in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor and control the flow of soyabeans through the preparatory equipment.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure incoming soyabeans meet required standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, collaborating with maintenance teams when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of soyabean preparation activities, include quantities processed and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Provide detailed shift reports to ensure smooth transitions between operators.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring working environment.
• Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must have.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of OND in Engineering (Electrical, Production, or industrial Engineering, or related field).
• Proven experience of 3-5 years as a preparatory operator or similar role in a soyabean processing plant.

 Required Skills / Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good teaming skills.
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to think out of the box.
• Robust experience in troubleshooting, motor checks & repairs
• Should be knowledgeable on general maintenance mechanics.
• Should have basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to details to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Age Requirement: 23-35 Years.

Application Closing Date
4th October, 2024.