Matanuska
DUE: 21 NOV 2023
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR TWO PACK SHED QUALITY CONTROLLERS FOR TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS
We are a leading producer, distributor and exporter of bananas, avocados and other fruit as well as apples and flowers in Zimbabwe and are continuing the growth and development of our production and distribution capacity. Our vision is to be a leader in all aspects of our chosen areas of operation. We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill the role of Pack Shed Quality Controller. You will be responsible for the overall quality of packed product, itsVVVB,M post- harvest handling prior to shipping out or dispatching of fruit.
JOB TITLE: Pack Shed Quality Controller
DIVISION: Farming
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager
LOCATION: Burma Valley Farm (1)
Nyanga Farm, Troutbeck (1)
MAJOR FUNCTIONS / ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- To manage the Quality Assurance for the specific packhouse
- To take responsibility for quality for that packhouse
- To aim for the achievement of premium export product through producing corrective
- action for the non- compliant activities in the pack -shed and bring them to compliance.
- To be responsible for hygiene compliance in the packhouse
- To report on the current state of the grading of bananas following the standard operating procedures and to control waste.
- Produce daily and weekly written – reports on quality in the pack-house
- Do physical inspection and monitoring of all the resources used at the pack shed for cleanliness and conformance to the required standard, state of the pallets, crates, bulk bins, and boxes.
- To ensure and maintain the correct mixes of post-harvest chemicals for each day.
- To keep the highest degree of hygiene at the pack-shed and cold rooms all the time as processing is taking place.
- To ensure adherence to all SOPs from offloading to the point fruit is ready for dispatch making sure every granular detail is followed.
- Ensuring graded fruit is taken to Cold Store as soon as it is completed being packed and strapped.
- To monitor and audit all cold rooms temperatures for compliance according to Standard.
- Ensuring that all areas of work, of the Pack shed are tidy and the highest degree of orderliness is achieved.
- To audit the execution and timing of each operation in the plantation lands to produce the best bananas pre – harvest,
- To provide training on aligning the SOPs and the operations being undertaken by operators.
- To mentor and guide and provide training to the resources on quality matters on packhouse where and when needed.
- To engage with management, section managers, supervisors, and foreman on a continuous basis
- To provide input and population on SOP’s and SIC (Short interval Control) ‘s
- To report to the Quality Manager on a weekly basis regarding weeks performance.
- To report disciplinary issues to relevant manager when needed.
- To assist the QA Manager on all Global Gap issues, document control and actions.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Numerical skills
- Product quality and standards focus,
- Good attention to detail,
- Good report writing skills,
- Pro – active and solutions driven,
- Effective communication skills,
- Good conflict management skills
- Planning and organizing skills,
- Computer literacy in Excel and Word,
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
- Computer literacy in Excel & Word, ability to use a PC, MS office packages
SALARY:
- Negotiable
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant Quality experience,
- Experience in quality handling of fruit or vegetables an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Global Gap and having experience will be an added advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 5 O’ Levels including English, Agriculture &( Mathematics optional), advanced Level education is an advantage,
- A Diploma or a national certificate in Agriculture/ Horticulture will be added advantage
TO APPLY
Applications are to be addressed to the Human Resources Officer by close of business day Tuesday 21 November 2023 either by applying here on LinkedIn or via email to rowena@matanuska.co.zw