Production Technologist / Process Engineer

Aquada Development Corporation develops and operates factories that process local agricultural produce into value-added shelf-stable high quality food products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Technologist/Process Engineer

Location: Abia

Job Description
The Production Technologist/ Process Engineer are to fill positions, in our manufacturing operations, in a variety of processes. These include:

• Rice processing and packaging
• Cassava processing and packaging
• Feed processing and packaging
• Alternative power generation (using biomass and sustainable feed stocks)

Responsibilities

• Upon training, operate process equipment that is used in the processing of the items indicated above.
• Move raw materials from designated holding areas to process areas; feed materials to appropriate process equipment in the operating areas; monitor and adjust the operating state of equipment as required; move finished and/or semi-finished products to designated areas, and generally ensure the effective operation of the relevant production process.
• Observe safety protocols at all times, and ensure a safe working environment for all involved in the production effort.
• Evaluate and adjust operating conditions as required to ensure optimal process operation and output.
• Document and report on the production effort (including the maintenance of appropriate logs and reports).
• Apply sound scientific, technical and engineering principles in the evaluation of process operations and the development of new processes, as required.

Requirements

• Have minimum of 2 years prior work experience.
• Be physically fit and healthy to support moderate work in a SAFE production environment.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a disciplined and diligent manner in an industrial environment.
• Possess the ability to read, write and speak proper English.
• Bring the personal discipline to work in a fast-growing corporate environment.
• Possess the ability to carefully document production activity and production logs.
• Be willing to grow and advance with a fast-growing Nigerian company.