Job Description
Role Purpose
Manage the branch’s evaporation-related activities of grains within silos, maintaining the quality of stored grains and preventing any infestations. This role requires a strong understanding of evaporation processes and their impact on grain storage, as well as the ability to adhere to quality control standards and safety protocols.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Grain Evaporation
- Provide pre-evaporation notices to relevant branch teams (e.g., Control Room Operators, Cleaners) to ensure silos are ready to implement the quality assurance cycle.
- Assess the type of treatment needed based on pest infestations.
- Inspect silos continuously and provide recommendations to identify pest issues and eliminate identified pests.
- Ensure gas-tight storage facilities to maintain effective evaporation, avoid grain humidity, and prevent risk of loss.
- Ensure proper handling of grain during fumigation and evaporation to avoid grain loss and mistakes.
- Monitor evaporation levels within the silos to assess the risk of moisture accumulation and potential infestations.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure proper functioning of evaporation control equipment and address any issues promptly.
- Provide Lab Analysts with grain samples after evaporation to measure grain quality.
- Oversee evaporation records and compliance documents to improve quality of grain.
- Maintain accurate records of evaporation activities to provide comprehensive reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Safety Policies and Procedures
- Prepare for any evaporation-related emergencies to respond promptly to incidents.
- Ensure compliance with evaporation standards, policies, and procedures to maintain expected grain quality standards.
- Adhere to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment) policies and procedures to prevent occupational injuries.
- Ensure safety measures during evaporation to avoid incidents and ensure emergency response readiness.
- Maintain good knowledge of evaporation principles, including heat transfer via evaporation to avoid occupational injuries.
