Background

Well, our journey begun back in 1999 when Kinangop Dairy Ltd was established and incorporated as Mkulima Creameries Ltd. Our aim was buying, processing, packaging and distributing dairy products using milk produced from the milk-rich catchment areas of Kinangop. In 2006, Mkulima Creameries Ltd changed its name to Kinangop Dairy Ltd as a strategy of widening ...

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of operational, mechanical, and electrical activities on packaging fillingmachines.
• Ensure effective Cleaning-in-Place (C.I.P.) and sterilization processes are conducted.
• Monitor and ensure smooth running of packaging filling machines to minimize leakages in pouches,packets, cups, and bottles.
• Record and monitor packaging material waste for each shift.
• Handle and store packaging materials hygienically at all times.
• Ensure accurate packaging of milk, yoghurt, and lala within the required quantity limits.
• Verify that packets, pouches, bottles, and cups are correctly coded with clear and legible dates.
• Maintain detailed activity logs for all assigned tasks.
• Comply with all occupational safety and health regulations.
• Adjust machines as needed during changeovers, for different functions, or to meet varying production requirements.
• Confirm that adequate materials and supplies are available to complete operations.
• Report any machine malfunctions promptly to the immediate supervisor for appropriate action.
• Liaise with the Production Supervisor on the quantities of milk to be packed.
• Conduct routine quality checks on packaged products to ensure positive release.
• Ensure strict compliance with machine operation and maintenance safety practices.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Certificate in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering & Certificate in Dairy Technology.
• At least 2 years working in a manufacturing set-up with some experience in a Dairy processing plant will be an added advantage
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Able to work independently with little supervision

• Maintain accurate records of operational, mechanical, and electrical activities on packaging fillingmachines.
• Ensure effective Cleaning-in-Place (C.I.P.) and sterilization processes are conducted.
• Monitor and ensure smooth running of packaging filling machines to minimize leakages in pouches,packets, cups, and bottles.
• Record and monitor packaging material waste for each shift.
• Handle and store packaging materials hygienically at all times.
• Ensure accurate packaging of milk, yoghurt, and lala within the required quantity limits.
• Verify that packets, pouches, bottles, and cups are correctly coded with clear and legible dates.
• Maintain detailed activity logs for all assigned tasks.
• Comply with all occupational safety and health regulations.
• Adjust machines as needed during changeovers, for different functions, or to meet varying production requirements.
• Confirm that adequate materials and supplies are available to complete operations.
• Report any machine malfunctions promptly to the immediate supervisor for appropriate action.
• Liaise with the Production Supervisor on the quantities of milk to be packed.
• Conduct routine quality checks on packaged products to ensure positive release.
• Ensure strict compliance with machine operation and maintenance safety practices.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Problem solving
• Team building
• Planning
• Decision making
• Ability to work independently with little supervision

• Certificate in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Certificate in Dairy Technology