Sorting In-charge

Company Details
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Description: Avodemia Limited is a manufacturing company based in Ruiru Town, Kiambu County, specializing in manufacture and export of Extra Virgin Avocado oil and Packaging of Fresh Avocado for export. We are seeking to recruit highly qualified and experienced applicants in the following position to enhance eff… Avodemia Limited is a manufacturing company based in Ruiru Town, Kiambu County, specializing in manufacture and export of Extra Virgin Avocado oil and Packaging of Fresh Avocado for export. We are seeking to recruit highly qualified and experienced applicants in the following position to enhance efficiency and productivity; View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Procurement, Store Keeping
Job Description

Key Duties & Responsibilities

 Coordination & Planning

  • Plan and coordinate the sorting process, ensuring availability of pallets, crates, and strappings.
  • Allocate and supervise casual staff to meet sorting targets and ensure correct palletising per GRN.
  • Ensure timely completion of sorting, palletising, and strapping for production readiness.
  • Identify and advise on process improvements to increase efficiency.

Quality Control

  • Ensure correct separation of fruits by ripeness: ripe, overripe, unripe, or rots.
  • Ensure proper labelling of sorted and unripe fruits according to GRNs.
  • Maintain high standards of sorting accuracy to avoid internal client complaints.

Safety Compliance

  • Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
  • Follow proper procedures to prevent accidents and injuries in the sorting area.

Cleaning, Sanitation & Housekeeping

  • Maintain cleanliness of sorting areas and arrange crates and pallets orderly.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and hygiene standards during and after operations.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare accurate daily sorting reports.
  • Track production output, quality issues, and incidents.

Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to casual staff to meet operational standards.

Key Outputs / KPIs

  • Meet or exceed sorting targets with allocated labor.
  • Correct separation and labelling of fruits by ripeness.
  • Accurate palletising and GRN compliance.
  • Zero workplace accidents or safety violations.
  • Compliance with internal and external audits (OHSE, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018).
  • Full PPE usage and adherence to sanitation standards.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma in Food Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field; experience in the avocado industry is an added advantage.
  • Strong people management and coordination skills.
  • Training in OHSE, First Aid, and Fire Safety is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in computer applications; knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 22000:2018 is desirable.
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