Silo Operator, Golden Penny Foods – Nigerian Eagle Flour Mills at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Purpose

• To receive incoming wheat, ensure proper storage within designated silos, and transfer the correct wheat types to the pre-cleaning sections to support efficient and uninterrupted flour production operations.

The Job​

• Receive incoming wheat and ensure it is transferred to the appropriate silos according to specifications.
• Monitor and maintain wheat quality, temperature, and storage conditions within the silos.
• Coordinate wheat transfers to pre-cleaning bins and production areas in collaboration with millers.
• Conduct routine checks on silo machinery, elevators, conveyors, and related equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitor silo capacity levels and prevent overfilling or stock misplacement.
• Perform regular stock counts and verify the accurate identification and placement of wheat inventory.
• Ensure pre-cleaning bins are supplied with the correct wheat types to support production requirements.
• Collect and submit wheat samples to the laboratory at scheduled intervals for quality analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements, and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.

Qualification

• 5 O-Level credits, including Mathematics and English.
•  OND in Engineering or Science discipline
• NABTEB / City & Guilds (C&G) in a related discipline.

Experience:​​​

• Minimum of two years cognate experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.

The Person Must:​ ​

• Possess good knowledge of grain handling, storage operations, and stock control processes.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory monitoring and wheat transfers.
• Have strong problem-solving skills to support efficient production operations.