About the job
Bayer Hiring Packing Assistant
Main Purpose:
- The Packing Assistant will support all activities related to seed packing and execution of customer orders at the vegetable distribution center.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Confirmation of accuracy of label details per variety and batch number.
- Accurate labeling of foils, pouches and tins
- Confirm accuracy of weighing scales every day before commencing weighing
- Weighing and filling of empty packs with seeds as per the process orders
- Confirm quantity and physical quality of the inventory issued by warehouse to packing area.
- Verification of conformity of empty sachets and tins before filling with seed
- Proper sealing of foils/pouches/tins filled with seed
- Confirmation of quality and quantity of goods produced after packing
- Packaging of packed goods in boxes and transfer to respective storage locations
- Report any non-conformities in packing process to the direct supervisor
- Collaborate with other team members to meet production goals and deadlines
- Complete documentation related to packing process including all relevant checklists
- Keeping the work area clean and safe, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines
- Ensure equipment are in good working condition before use and practice safe and responsible operation
- Participate in stock counts and reconciliation
- Adherence to quality control procedures and ISO 9001 standard
- Take on other responsibilities as may be assigned by the packing supervisor
Key Working Relations:
- Direct report: Packing Supervisor
- Key relations: Warehouse Operations, Sales team, Market Development, marketing, supply chain management
- Support: HSE
- External: Customers, vendors
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic experience in manufacturing/factory operations
- Team player
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work long hours during peaks
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Diploma in Agriculture/Supply Chain/Logistics or another related field.
Application Period: 31 October 2024 – 14 November 2024 Reference Code: 832641
Division: Crop Science Location: Kenya : Kenya : Nairobi
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management Position Grade: E08
Employment Type: Limited Work Time: Standard
Contact Us
Address Telephone E-Mail
Bayer East Africa Ltd.
Outering/ Thika Road
Ruaraka
P.O. Box 30321 – 00100
GPO – Nairobi, Kenya
ssa.recruitment@bayer.com
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.