Assistant Seed Technician

Job description

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Description

Our client, a leading global healthcare and crop science innovation company, is actively seeking a highly motivated individual to join their team as an assistant seed technician. This crucial role is centered on maximizing production efficiency and output within the plant, supporting the core operations that ensure the quality and supply of essential seed products.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Coordinate the consumables and the supply to the plant to ensure there is no downtime.
Responsible for operating machines in the shift and deliver at least 95% of shift target volume.
Operate the machinery to execute the seed cleaning, grading, treating and bagging operations in line with legal requirements and best practices.
Organize production materials and consumables on the production floor to ensure flawless execution of the daily and weekly processing plans.
Maintain production shift data and information documentation and thereby enable accurate mass balancing, product costing and inventory control at every shift end.
Lead HSE efforts according ISO 45001 and safety standards, focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology
Responsible for operating machines in the shift and delivering at least 95% of the shift target volume.
Operate the machinery to execute the seed cleaning, grading, treating, and bagging operations in line with legal requirements and best practices.
Organize production materials and consumables on the production floor to ensure flawless execution of the daily and weekly processing plans.
To maintain production shift data and information documentation and thereby enable accurate mass balancing, product costing and inventory control at every shift end
In liaison with the Maintenance Supervisor, perform maintenance and repairs on plant equipment to ensure equipment is available, reliable, and safe to operate.
Lead ESH efforts, provide assistance, and arrange for resources to promote safety at sites.
Maintain operational records as required by management systems
Active participation and compliance with all ESH policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Requirements
Degree/ Diploma in Production Management, Electrical, Agriculture Engineering or Mechanical engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in hands on plant operations.
Membership with the Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ) is preferred
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
Excellent numeracy and analytical skills are essential
Must be computer literate with the ability to use the MS Office Suite
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How to apply

Please submit your application on our job portal before 28th November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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