Location: Kawempe
Department: Supply Chain and Storage
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly technical and experienced Grain Handling Specialist to oversee our commercial bulk silo and warehouse operations. This role requires deep expertise in post-harvest grain preservation, advanced mechanical knowledge, and proven ability to manage climate-controlled storage systems to ensure the highest quality of raw milling inputs.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
- Silo Climate & Aeration Management: Operate automated aeration systems, actively manage humidity control, and maintain optimal grain storage conditions.
- Condition Monitoring: Interpret temperature cables, track internal silo microclimates and adjust airflow to prevent condensation, heating, and aflatoxin development.
- Grain Handling Machinery: Run, troubleshoot, and maintain bucket elevators, chain conveyors, and mechanical pre-cleaners.
- Quality & Pest Control: Execute fumigation protocols (e.g., phosphine gas), enforce moisture level standards, and conduct continuous quality audits.
- Warehouse Logistics: Manage finished-product and bagged inventory, enforce FIFO rotation, and optimize safe stacking limits.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce industrial silo safety standards, including confined space entry, lockout/tag out (LOTO), and dust explosion mitigation.
- System Monitoring: Operate and monitor Bühler Group WinCos or similar SCADA systems to track material flow, equipment status, and bin levels.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Food Science, or agronomy, technical training in agriculture or mechanics preferred.
- Experience in grain handling, warehouse operations, or agricultural logistics.
- Must have a certificate from Buhler African milling school.
- Ability to operate and maintain mechanical equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Physical stamina
- Communication skills
Work Environment
- Grain elevators, silos, warehouses, and outdoor loading areas.
- Exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
- Requires lifting, climbing, and extended periods of standing.
