Jobs at Valency Agro Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities
Machine Operation and Maintenance:

• Operating the Peeling Machine: They load nuts into the machine, adjust settings as needed, and monitor the process to ensure efficient and effective peeling.
• Maintaining the Machine: They regularly check the machine for any malfunctions, perform routine maintenance tasks (like cleaning or lubrication), and report any necessary repairs.

Quality Control:

• Inspecting Peeled Nuts: They inspect the peeled nuts for broken kernels, shell fragments, or other defects to ensure quality standards are met.
• Sorting and Grading: They may be involved in sorting and grading the kernels based on size, shape, and color.

Other Responsibilities:

• Safety: Following safety protocols for operating the machinery and handling the nuts.
• Monitoring Performance: Keeping track of the machine's performance, including peeling rates, broken kernel rates, and kernel rates, to ensure efficiency.
• Communication: Communicating with other workers in the cashew processing plant, such as those involved in shelling or grading.

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Responsibilities

• Set up machinery for operation
• Start machinery and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance
• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area.

Requirements / Skills

• Degree in Management or relevant field
• 3-7 years experience in a Food/Manufacturing plants
• Previous experience in Cashew processing industries is an added advantage
• Knowledge of business practices
• The ability to foster teamwork
• Experience with coaching or training
• Strong oral and written skills
• The ability to work well with others
• Strong leadership skills that include being a self-starter
• Proven experience as a Supervisor or coordinator
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks and make decisions under pressure.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.
• Report writing skills, Quality Management system and documentation

Other Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience
• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience
• Must be detail-oriented
• Understanding of production and plant processes
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to lift heavy equipment, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)