Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Solvent Extraction Operator

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess a NABTEB/ Trade Test
• 5 O’ Level Credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar.

The Person Must:

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
• Pay keen attention to details.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.