Job Description

Packaging Officer (Fruits and Vegetables) Job in Kenya 2019

Career Employment Packaging Officer Nairobi Kenya May 2019 

Job Vacancy: Packaging Officer – Fruits and Vegetables

Our client in the export and import of fresh fruits and vegetables seeks to hire a packaging officer.

S/he will be tasked with analyzing and determining all standards for packaging lines and ensure compliance to all schedule for processes and develop and maintain all packing orders effectively.

Salary: 30k – 35k

Roles and responsibilities

• Monitor and recommend improvements in processes to increase efficiency of packaging department and monitor inventory for warehouse and maintain records of all physical transactions and prepare documents for same.


• Maintain and ensure compliance to packaging schedule and assign specific tasks to all employees and monitor all packing equipment’s and supplies.


• Coordinate with quality and warehouse departments to monitor everyday activities of units and ensure efficient working of both manufacturing and packaging department and ensure continuous improvement in same.


• Manage all work according to packing schedule and maintain an inventory of materials and completion of all projects with required timeframe.


• Develop team environment in department and resolve all packing issues in coordination with quality department.


• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all external vendors and contractors and improve efficiency process through incorporation of new technology.


• Implements quality control check to ensure the packaging meets environment, health, and safety regulations


• Responsible for stacking and piling goods into their correct containers and preparing them for shipment using various equipment.


• Provides staff with directions on materials and equipment for each package.


• Review packing lists as well as mark and label containers

Skills and Qualifications

• Major in agriculture or relevant course, diploma above


• At least 3 years’ experience in veggies/fruits packing


• Familiar with veggies and avocados packing process will be an added advantage


• Can be well acquainted with the demands from each different markets（Europe，middle east）


• Responsible for the total workshop management, secure each customer`s order.


• The ability to work well with others


• Physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace


• Should be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Packaging Officer – Fruits and Vegetables on the Subject line.

Candidates MUST indicate their Current & Expected salaries

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