Solvent Extraction Operator at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To extract oil from palm kernel/soya cake with good quality and productivity.

THE JOB

• Monitor and operate the equipment used for the extraction of oil from palm kernel/soya cake to ensure good quality and productivity. .
• Inspect the feed hopper to ensure free flow of the cake on the bed through the sight glass in the extractor.
• Control the flow of pure hexane into the extractor.
• Ensure that the hexane introduced into the extractor is the proper temperature.
• Periodically check the level of the full miscella compartment.
• Control the flow of miscella from the tank at 50% above.
• Operate the solvent extraction plant properly and purge it of vapours when necessary.
• Record indicator reading test results.
• Assist in the routine maintenance of all SEP equipment’s.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements in the assigned work process.

 THE PERSON MUST

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
• Pay keen attention to details.

QUALIFICATION

• NABTEB/ Trade Test
• 5 O’ Level Credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar