- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Manufacturing 
Production Assistant – Fish Processing at Keep IT Cool
Production Assistant – Fish Processing
Job Purpose:
- To assist in various production processes including fish processing, inventory updates, sanitation, dispatch preparation, and cold room management while ensuring safety, hygiene, and quality standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing Support:
- Supervise and guide casual staff on hygiene, disease control, PPE usage, and work speed.
- Assist in cleaning, gutting, scaling, filleting, and packaging fish products.
- Operate fish processing machinery following safety guidelines.
- Ensure processed products meet quality standards before packaging.
- Utilize water efficiently during processing activities.
- Prepare pre-processing schedules and submit production/post-production reports.
Dispatch Support:
- Verify orders before dispatch and update daily records.
- Package orders accurately and arrange them for pickup.
- Pull orders efficiently and maintain dispatch organization.
- Inspect unit cleanliness and record truck temperatures prior to dispatch.
Quality Control:
- Inspect fish for spoilage or defects during processing.
- Maintain high hygiene standards throughout production.
- Promptly report equipment or quality issues.
Inventory Management:
- Assist in inventory management of raw and finished products.
- Record cleaning material usage using bin cards and monitor inventory levels.
- Record production outputs accurately.
- Help in loading/unloading stock and palletizing fish in the coldroom.
- Participate in weekly physical stock takes.
Facility Management:
- Maintain internal and external GMP standards.
- Ensure facility cleanliness and functional layout.
- Manage facility assets: solar drier, pumps, stainless steel tables, forklifts, tanks, etc.
Safety and Sanitation:
- Ensure the workspace is clean and follows hygiene and waste protocols.
- Adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
- Administer basic first aid to staff when required.
- Participate in regular equipment and surface sanitation.
Team Collaboration:
- Work as part of the team to meet weekly processing targets.
- Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.
- Provide cross-functional support in other production areas.
Compliance:
- Follow regulatory and facility protocols on food safety.
- Stay up-to-date on training requirements and new procedures.
- Understand and implement proper fish handling and hygiene techniques.
Coldroom Management:
- Manage raw and finished product movement within the cold room.
- Implement FIFO to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Maintain stock accuracy by recording batch numbers and locations.
- Conduct periodic coldroom stock counts and reconcile differences.
- Ensure coldroom products are well palletized and traceable.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Keep IT Cool on www.raino.co.ke to apply
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