| ROLE PROFILE |
| Position: Processing Operator – BeveragesBusiness: Seba Foods Zambia Limited
Work-level: Junior Staff
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Reports to: Production Supervisor |
| Job PurposeReporting to Production Supervisor – Beverages, to operate and monitor soy extraction and processing equipment used in the production of soy-based beverages and soy food products. The role ensures efficient soybean processing, product quality, and compliance with food safety standards while supporting the company’s production targets. |
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| Key responsibilities |
- Soybean Preparation
- Receive, inspect, and handle soybeans delivered from approved suppliers and farmer networks.
- Operate equipment for cleaning, soaking, sorting, and dehulling soybeans.
- Monitor soaking times and water quality for optimal processing.
- Soy Extraction Operations
- Operate soy grinders, extraction tanks, and slurry preparation systems.
- Control extraction parameters including:
- Grinding efficiency
- Water-to-soy ratio
- Temperature control
- Ensure optimal protein extraction and minimal raw material losses.
- Filtration and Separation
- Operate filtration systems to separate soy milk from okara (soy pulp).
- Monitor filtration efficiency and manage by-products according to company procedures.
- Thermal Processing
- Assist in operating pasteurization or UHT systems used in soy beverage production.
- Ensure processing temperatures meet food safety standards.
- Equipment Monitoring
- Monitor automated processing systems and control panels.
- Conduct routine equipment checks during operation.
- Report any mechanical or process abnormalities to the maintenance team.
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures on soy processing equipment.
- Maintain strict hygiene in accordance with GMP, HACCP, and ISO 22000 food safety standards.
- Quality Control
Monitor product attributes including:
- Taste and odor
- Consistency and texture
- Temperature and process parameters
- Collect samples for laboratory testing.
- Production Documentation
- Complete batch sheets, processing logs, and shift reports.
- Record:
- Raw material usage
- Extraction yields
- Processing times
- Equipment performance.
- Health, Safety and Compliance
- Follow all company health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report hazards, incidents, or process deviations immediately.
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| Key Qualifications & Requirements |
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years, preferably in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and beverage industry.
- Qualifications: Diploma and/or degree in Food Production, Chemical Engineering, Dairy/Beverage Processing/Agro Processing or relevant field
- Knowledge of soybean processing and plant-based milk extraction
- Understanding of pasteurization and UHT processing
- Familiarity with food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000)
- Ability to operate automated processing systems
- Basic troubleshooting of processing equipment
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