Pack House Officer

About the Position

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) is recruiting self-motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Pack House Officer. Reporting to the Export Services Division Manager, you will oversee daily packhouse operations to ensure fresh produce meets international quality, food safety, and export standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily packhouse operations to ensure fresh produce is sorted, graded, and packed to meet quality, food safety, and export standards
• Receive fresh produce at the packhouse and verify compliance with food safety requirements
• Monitor and record inventory control of fresh produce entry and exit
• Conduct food safety inspections and quality checks on all products
• Monitor the movement of production from farm to packhouse to airport for export
• Supervise the handling process in the packhouse to ensure quality standards
• Ensure all horticulture commodities for export adhere to established standards
• Maintain packhouse cleanliness according to GMP standards and coordinate equipment maintenance to minimize downtime
• Oversee all packhouse activities related to post-harvest handling for horticulture products for export
• Advise on proper pre- and post-harvest handling in compliance with quality standards
• Ensure proper implementation of food safety systems and certifications
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders in fresh produce export
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology, or Food Biotechnology
• Professional training in inspection of agricultural export products
• Professional training in perishable product handling
• Proven ability to implement international quality standards

Preferred Experience

• Experience in post-harvest handling and crop protection