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Are you looking for Agriculture Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Entry-Level Quality controller job at Asili Agriculture
Kigumba, Uganda
Asili was established in 2012 in Western Uganda and Our Purpose is to catalyze a more equitable, resilient and regenerative food system.
Asili is a leading employer, investor, producer, aggregator and service provider across the major grain and oilseed value chains in East Africa. Our team equips the farming community and key food system Stakeholders with the technical skills, tools and services to transform agriculture into the flourishing industry it ought to be.
Our Vision is a food system in harmony with nature that empowers farmers, nourishes communities, and creates local prosperity.
Entry-Level Quality controller job at Asili Agriculture
Asili Agriculture
Reports To: Site supervisor
Department: Grain handling
Location: Kigumba
Tier: 5b
Contract Duration: 2 Years
Direct Reports to this Position:4
Assets Controlled: Grain analysis laboratory, warehouses, silos and other grain handling equipment.
Asili Agriculture is a fully-mechanized largescale farming company with an integrated food security platform for East Africa that manages dual-season production of high quality maize and soybeans for supply to regional food processors. Asili became operational in January 2014 and is currently farming on over 7,000 ha of land in Western Uganda under a conservation agriculture and precision farming approach to maximize yields efficiently and sustainably.
● Our purpose: To catalyse a more equitable, resilient and regenerative food system.
● Our mission: To deliver integrated agricultural land management & marketplace solutions that empowers farmers and food system stakeholders to sustainably increase profitability, resilience and nutrition.
● Our vision: A food system in harmony with nature that empowers farmers, nourishes communities, and creates local prosperity.
Our Farm Hubs operate the largest staple foods farming enterprise in Uganda. We also operate grain storage and trading activities serving over 15,000 farmers and supplying over 40,000 MT of food annually. Our Producer Services Business Unit (PSBU) provides bundled services—agronomy, quality inputs supply, grain marketing and financial services—to small-scale producers (also known as smallholders) as well as customized farming services to large landowners. Our Digital Division develops AMSAF – a resilient food marketplace connecting all stakeholders - and implements digital solutions employed across our Hubs and PSBU. Today, we employ 230+ individuals and employ over 800 temporary employees. We are an ambitious and growing business with a vibrant and dedicated workforce committed to expanding equitable, resilient and regenerative food systems in the region.
The Purpose of the role
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Quality Controller. As a quality controller working with a grain handling entity, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. The successful candidate will directly report to the site supervisor.
Monitoring the quality aspects of raw, in-process and finished grain products
Perform quality control analysis including tests and inspection of products and processes
Sample and identify the presence of any bacterial or non-desirable excess material using the laid out standard procedures.
Compute formulas, percentages or production specific factors using chemical and mathematical procedures
Ensure good quality of packaging and storage materials
Grain reports
Prepare reports on each test performed for measuring quality, quantity and composition
Update Grain Quality standards and specifications
Review and report the principle causes of quality loss and non-conformance
Maintain records of all tests carried out and retain samples for specified periods as per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure all check sheets are correctly completed and all non-compliance found have had the correct action taken and signed off
In-house quality procedures, standards and specifications
Determining, negotiating and agreeing on in-house quality procedures, standards and specifications
Guide in setting up of quality standards and ensure production is maintained at such standards
Establish, implement, and review Quality policies, Quality objectives, documented procedures, documents and records needed by the organization
identify relevant Grain Quality assurance training needs and opportunities for key staff
Internal and external quality audits and trainings
Participate in trainings to improve compliance
Arrange, coordinate and participate in internal and external quality audits considering compliance with the consistence and validity of issued grades, procedures and protocols that enable to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with other divisions and units to ensure satisfaction.
Actively support the company’s initiative to acquire ISO standards 22000 accreditation
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Bachelor or Diploma in food technology/science, biology, chemistry, microbiology and Agriculture etc.
Minimum 0 -1-year work experience in core essential responsibilities and duties.
Result oriented, quality-oriented individual with high level of integrity.
Able to work transparently with all team members.
Able to motivate people and to ensure quality guidelines are being followed.
Open to change and learning new systems.
Competencies for this Role
Effective planner and time conscious.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Working Conditions
working indoors and outdoors
excessive noise (seasonal)
slippery and uneven walking surfaces
working around machinery with moving parts and heavy equipment
working around moving objects or vehicles
working in close proximity to others
exposure to offensive odors (sometimes)
required to wear personal protective equipment
required to work for longer working hours (seasonally)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Asili Agriculture is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to provide equal-opportunity employment to all employees and applicants. Asili Agriculture strongly believes in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within its workforce. At Asili Agriculture, diversity refers to all the ways in which we differ. This includes but is not limited to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion and nationality. Asili Agriculture encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply to become part of our organization.
Any candidate offered a job with Asili will be expected to comply with Asili’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
Does this sound like an exciting role and company to work with? Do you have any questions? We would be happy to hear from you.
Interested applicants please send your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role to recruitment@agilis-partners.com by Monday, September 02 2024. All applications should include the reference 15-04-2024-01 in the subject line. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Please note this is an ongoing recruitment process. Candidates will be contacted and assessed on a rolling-basis.
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