Machine Operator - 4 Posts At New Kenya Planters Co-Operative Union Plc

NKPCU/HRM/28/202 4Terms of Service: Permanent and PensionableBasic Salary: Kshs. 36,530 (Minimum) – Kshs. 53,076 (maximum)Other remunerations: Based on prevailing Government guidelinesReporting to Senior Machine operatorDuties and ResponsibilitiesPerforming necessary pre-operation checks to ensure milling machine are in good condition;Adhering to the milling plant operating procedures;Start the machine and adjust when necessary to improve performance;Monitoring the parchment on the de-stoner component by adjusting the inclination of the table deck;Monitoring and adjusting parchment feed rate and sliding the weight accordingly;Adjusting the flow rate of the coffee parchment into the pre-cleaner and destoner milling components;Verifying the rate of coffee husks disposal and adjust the machine fan accordingly;Checking and ensuring change over gate valve are in the right position;Ensuring coffee grade storage tanks change over gates are always locked and opened only when milled coffee is getting to Gravity table component;Operating and monitoring the milling plant ensuring quality production;Using the control panel ammeter on monitoring the machine load;Ensuring continuous production of quality coffee by minimizing defects along the production line;Ensuring no spillage along the milling plant line;Maintaining the milling plant after completing the milling process; andTroubleshooting milling process and recommending immediate maintenance.RequirementsKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean Grade D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;Suitability Test for Plant Operator Grade III, II, I from a recognized institution;Occupational Trade Tests III/ II/I for Plant Operators from a recognized institution;First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution;Proficiency in computer application skills; andNational Police Clearance Certificate.An Applicant with at least two (2) years' experience in similar position will have an added advantage