Quality Control Officer at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

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.
• Conduct random sampling of chicks for quality grading, deformities, and weight.
• Document hatchability rates, mortality, and quality deviations; recommend corrective actions.
• Enforce biosecurity protocols across all hatchery operations.
• Support audits by regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with animal health standards.
• 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 3years’ experience in a poultry hatchery or animal production environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and hatchery hygiene standards.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.