Quality Control Officer Job at Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.

The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Quality Control Officer

Job Location: Awe, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose


  • To ensure that all hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, and chick processing, meet internal and regulatory quality standards.
  • The role supports healthy chick production, biosecurity, and compliance with food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect and verify incoming hatching eggs for weight, cleanliness, and shell quality.
  • Monitor hatchery environments (temperature, humidity, airflow) and ensure equipment calibration.
  • Supervise sanitation and disinfection procedures in incubation and hatching areas.
  • Enforce biosecurity protocols across all hatchery operations.
  • Support audits by regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with animal health standards.
  • Conduct random sampling of chicks for quality grading, deformities, and weight.
  • Document hatchability rates, mortality, and quality deviations; recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with veterinary, production, and logistics teams to maintain chick viability.
  • Train staff on hygiene and product handling procedures.
  • Report any non-conforming procedures or deviations immediately to supervisors.

Requirements

  • B.Sc. / HND in Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a poultry hatchery or animal production environment.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and hatchery hygiene standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: vacancies@afshltd.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.