Saroafrica International Limited is an indigenous private sector player with 3 decades of experience in Nigeria. Saroafrica has five Subsidiaries (Saro Agrosciences, Saro Lifecare, Saro Agro-Allied, Gossy Warm Spring and Saro Oil Palm) and two Joint Ventures (AgriseedCo and Green Hills Agricultural Products). Saroafrica is set to become a leading consumer, manufacturing, FMCG and integrated agricultural value chain group. In pursuit of this ambition Saroafrica is making significant investment in a Palm Plantation and Cassava to Ethanol Plant.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Job Title: Packaging Operator
Location: Magboro, Ogun (Along Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Close to Magboro or Mount of Fire Church)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- To ensure Filling & Packaging line machines operations in accordance with specified/ recommended guidelines and agreed Standard Operating Procedures. This is to enable delivery of target production volumes within specified Time, with optimized resource and at the right Quality.
Duties / Responsibilities
- The incumbent should have considerable experience in running filling & packaging line machines/equipment. He/she should be able to set-up machines, initiate calibration, cleaning, start-up procedures, as well deliver a seamless run.
- Control, adjust machine settings, and own the Quality of finished products on the line.
- Ensue the right quality and quantity of raw material or parts are fed to the process and packaging machines.
- Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools.
- Perform Autonomous Maintenance/ Total Productive Maintenance on packaging equipment.
- Fix minor issues/ jams that might occur during the shift, as well as refer issues to other technical teams, when the escalation threshold is reached.
- Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
- Maintain production and activity logs as well as analyse trends.
- Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
- Must be able to synergize with other unit’s functions to achieve set goals.
- Full understanding and implementation of GMP standards on the shopfloor.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
Education and Experience
- B.Sc. or HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Sciences.
- 2 – 4 years experience in similar role in a similar role.
- Age Requirement: 28 – 35 years.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Team leadership skills
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good teaming skills.
- Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
- Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
- Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.
- Knowledge of gravity & pneumatic filling systems, & gassing operations.
- Knowledge of process filling packaging machines as well as factory safety.
- Should have basic electrical/ mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting.
- Structured Problem solving skills.
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometre etc.)
- Understanding of production procedures
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
Application Closing Date
4th July, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Magboro, Ogun (Along Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Close to Magboro or Mount of Fire Church)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- Warehouse supervisor oversees and coordinates daily warehouse activities such as receiving and storing goods, managing inventory levels, ensuring the efficient delivery of goods, supervising other warehouse staffs, and securing the warehouse.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies, inventories, and products.
- Monitor inventory usage and re-order levels.
- Implement FIFO and FEFO as required for stocks.
- Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees.
- Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store and deliver materials, textbooks, supplies or equipment; complete packing slips for shipments as assigned.
- Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups.
- Supervise the processing of requisitions, invoices, reimbursements of warehouse items, as well as complete requisitions materials/ stocks.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required.
- Supervise the assembly of inventory printouts and catalogues as required.
Education and Experience
- B.Sc. or HND in Accounting / Finance or related Sciences.
- 2-4 years experience in similar role in a similar warehousing outfit
- Age Requirement: 28 – 35 years.
Application Closing Date
4th July, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Mechanical Associate
Location: Magboro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- To ensure Equipment availability and reliability for production activities in accordance with specified/ recommended guidelines, standard Work instructions and Maintenance schedules.
- This is to enable delivery of target production volumes within specified Time, with optimized resource and at the right Quality.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Execute preventive maintenance plan on assigned machine and equipment to ensure equipment availability and reliability.
- Developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plan to prevent costly equipment breakdown.
- Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdown as well as performing repairs.
- Documenting processes and maintaining mechanical service record.
- Ability to carry out maintenance task on Filling, capping and Labeling machines.
- Initiating root cause analysis for permanent fixing of unplanned Downtime.
- Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
- Maintaining 5S Standard in workplace.
- Provide corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance on all equipment to prevent failure.
- Repair and replace damaged or worn-out parts and component such as valves, pumps, and bearings.
- Compliance to occupational health and safety/quality standards and good manufacturing practices.
- Any other job assigned by the supervisor.
Education and Experience
- B.Sc. or HND in Mechanical Engineering.
- 4 – 7 years experience in similar role in a similar role.
- Job Location: Along Lagos Ibadan expressway. Close to Magboro or Mount of Fire Church. Ogun state.
- Age Requirement: 28 – 35 years.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Team leadership skills
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good teaming skills.
- Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
- Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.
- Knowledge of gravity & pneumatic filling systems, & gassing operations.
- Knowledge of Bottle filling packaging lines as well as factory safety.
- Should have basic electrical and troubleshooting skills.
- Structured Problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (callipers, micrometre etc.)
- Understanding of Maintenance procedures.
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
Application Closing Date
4th July, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Magboro, Ogun (Along Lagos Ibadan Expressway Close to Magboro or Mount of Fire Church)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and the loading/unloading of materials to/ from vehicles manually and utilizing material handling equipment.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Follows standard warehouse practices and work instructions required to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy.
- To document and identify all discrepancies to the warehouse supervisor or team lead.
- Accurately complete routine documentation, such as pick sheets, manifests, and unload lists.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in the execution of standard warehousing processes such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, checking and loading orders/products.
- To participate in process-specific training and adheres to all work instructions and guidelines.
- Demonstrates and maintains a skill set capable of operating a variety of equipment used in a traditional warehouse environment. Examples include Pallet jacks and a variety of motorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, power jacks, and reach trucks.
- Follows all company safety, security, and housekeeping protocols. Respects; customers, company, property, and equipment.
- Proactive in accident & incident prevention and able to complete reports promptly and accurately.
Education and Experience
- Candidate to have at least a Senior School Certificate, OND, or at least a Trade Test Certificate.
- 2-4 years experience in a similar role in a similar warehousing outfit.
- Certification operating a material handling equipment (MHE) is required (i.e., for Forklift or heavy-duty lifting reach truck, dock stocker, etc).
- Age Requirement: 28 – 35 years.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Candidate must have at least a 1-year prior experience working as a Forklift Driver in a Factory, Warehouse or Distribution Centre.
- Excellent communicator in English (verbal and written).
- A good team player.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and an eye for safety.
Application Closing Date
4th July, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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