Posted:4 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Consulting
Description:
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, and Central Africa. We have clients ranging from Multi-nationals, Non-profit, SME’s and start up organisations wishing to attract and retain outstanding individuals across a variety of business sectors.
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Because we are based in Africa, we have the local expertise and knowledge, assisted by our international portfolio of psychometric assessment tools, to ensure that the right individuals are sourced and become an asset to your organisation.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming berries and monitor grading, sorting, packing, and cold chain processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Conduct final product quality checks before dispatch to ensure customer and export specifications are met.
- Implement and monitor food safety and quality systems in line with GLOBALG.A.P., BRC, SMETA, HACCP, and customer requirements.
- Ensure packhouse hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards are consistently maintained.
- Maintain accurate quality control records, inspection reports, and traceability documentation, and support internal and external audits.
- Train packhouse staff on quality standards, hygiene, and proper handling practices, and work with operational teams to resolve quality issues.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality control within a fresh produce or soft fruit packhouse environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards, including GLOBALG.A.P., BRC, SMETA, and HACCP.
- Experience handling highly perishable products, particularly berries or similar fresh produce.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, teamwork, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: KSH 120,000-150,000( Approx 929USD)
- Location: Bomet, Kenya
- Career Level: Lower Mid-Level
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Deadline for applications: 23/02/2026
Salary: Ksh. 120,000 - Ksh. 150,000
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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