Junior Coffee Quality Control Officer

Job Description

Job Purpose :- To ensure that all coffee processing activities meet the required quality standards by closely monitoring each stage of production, maintaining accurate records, and supporting continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Record Incoming Red Cherry: -Accurately document the quantity and condition of red cherries received from suppliers or farmers.

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• Document Coffee Types Processed:-Maintain proper records of the different coffee types and processing methods handled at the station (e.g., washed, natural, honey).
   Control Fermentation Time:- Monitor fermentation processes to ensure they follow recommended timelines and prevent over- or under-fermentation.

• Oversee Drying Methods:- Ensure coffee is dried using approved techniques and that drying conditions support optimal quality.

• Calculate Mass Balance:-Track input versus output at each processing stage to identify losses, inefficiencies, or inconsistencies.

• Monitor Quality at Every Stage:-Identify and report quality issues during receiving, pulping, fermentation, drying, storage, and transport.
   

• Record Purchased Dry Cherry:-Maintain accurate documentation of all dry cherry purchases, including quantity and supplier details.

• Check Moisture Content:-Verify that dry cherries meet acceptable moisture standards before storage or processing.

• Verify Standard Ratios:-Ensure processing ratios comply with established operational standards.

• Inspect Cargo Cleanliness:-Check that trucks, storage areas, and loading equipment are clean and suitable to prevent contamination during loading and unloading.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Education

•  BSc or MSc in Biology, Plant Science, Agriculture or related fields with Cupping Certificate

Experience

• 0 years of experience 

• Willingness to work at different sites of Kerchanshe Group.

Skills 

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher amongst others.

• Time management skills

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their detailed CVs using the link below.

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