Vacancy Announcement

Forest Fruits seeks to engage the services of the Honey Processor

Background and overview

Forest Fruits Ltd. is Zambia’s leading producer of certified organic honey and beeswax, and the largest single exporter of honey on the African Continent. This dynamic and rapidly expanding social enterprise owns the Zambezi Gold™ brand of honey and currently employs 50 full-time staff and 30 seasonal workers in addition to its out-growers, most of whom are based in Mwinilunga, North-Western Province.

Forest Fruits Ltd. works with 7,000 traditional beekeepers living in remote forests through an out-growers system that includes training and extension services. We are committed to improving the income of beekeepers in a sustainable way, enhancing the quality of lives, and assisting people in growing their rural income sources.

Since 1998, Forest Fruits Ltd. has collaborated with the beekeepers to bring high quality, certified organic bee products to the marketplace. Through the years, it has been our pleasure to introduce people around the world to the taste and health benefits of certified organic honey, beeswax, and propolis extract.

Job Description

1. Retail bee-products packing: labelling, packaging, storing, etc.

2. Ensuring bottles are properly coded

3. Handling of food in accordance with Food safety procedures

4. Follow through with good manufacturing practices

5. Ensure that the personal hygiene is observed.

6. Help in the warehouse and ensuring that it always meets the standards set by the management. You are expected to ensure that the factory and surroundings are cleaned and well organized.

7. Accurate and timely record keeping systems for stocks.

8. Clear, timely and straightforward communication with your supervisors and work colleagues.

9. Other work of varying types that you may be requested to do.

10. Other tasks and responsibilities that serve the purposes of the company.

Qualification

A minimum certificate of either Production management, food science & technology or any related field.

Must have experience of 1-2 years in production

Candidate must have a valid driver’s license

Having a trade in Forklift is an added advantage

Males between the age of 25 to 30 years are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Deadline for receiving applications is 20th September 2023.