JESA Farm Dairy is a leading dairy brand in Uganda founded in 1989 by the late Mr. James Mulwana. From its small beginnings producing only raw milk, JESA has grown to become a home grown, commercial success story and a flagship East African consumer brand. Today, the JESA brand, with its wide range of fresh, dairy products namely: fresh pasteurized milk, UHT Milk, Yoghurt, Butter, Fresh Cream and Cream Cheese; has come to symbolize great taste, high quality, and innovation.
A number of vacancies have been created due to expansion of company operations. This is therefore to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates who meet the required job specifications, skillset and experience to fill the following positions at JESA Farm Dairy.

JESA/HR/PDN/11: MILK MIXER OPERATOR (04 VACANCIES)
Job Summary
To mix and blend food ingredients to produce various yogurts, juices, and flavored milk products as per formulations

Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Set up and operate equipment such as the: pasteurizer, mixers, scales, meters, pumps, pallet lifts, CIP) to start the production cycle after brief on production plan from his/her supervisor or blender on previous shift.
• Carry out pre-operation checks for equipment cleaning and sanitation before starting the processing of product mixes involving carrying out CIP on yogurt pasteurizer, product lines, batching lines and mix tanks in absence of CIP operator.
• Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements and also test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
• Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of materials; this includes weighing ingredients (sugar, powders, colors, flavors); check and inspect ingredients, batch temperature consistently for normalcy before culturing/mixing for early of product quality defects.
• Comply with the daily production plan with efficiency; in operation of mix room equipment, monitor raw material usage on each blend are added correctly to avoid overflows.
• Request materials from warehouse for daily use according to the production schedule and keep balance inventory in proper storage containers
• Complete all paperwork and batch documentation in timely manner for food safety and traceability.
• Follow standard operating procedures for production of safe product and personal safety with constant use of PPES in handling hazardous chemicals.
• Carry out product mix sampling for Quality control team to check physical and chemical parameters before processing.
• Carry out daily and weekly inspection on mixer and yogurt pasteurizer to identify areas which of urgent service, carry out minor service like replacing worn out parts and also assist in planned maintenance.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualification Diploma in Food Science and or Food Processing obtained from an internationally recognized institution.

Working Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ relevant working experience.

Skillset, Knowledge and Abilities
• Food safety
• GMPs
• Production SOPs
• Health and Safety
• Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Problem Solving.