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Urgent! Production Assistant Position in Nairobi - Fahari yoghurt and dairies

Production Assistant



Job description

Reporting Line
Reports to: Head of Operations

Works closely with: Quality Assurance (QA), Procurement, Maintenance, Packaging, Logistics, HR

Role Summary
The Production Assistant will support all aspects of yoghurt production to ensure safe, consistent, and on-time manufacture of Fahari products.

They will follow SOPs and KEBS requirements, operate, perform CIP on equipment, record batch data, assist QA checks, and ensure hygienic GMP-compliant production from raw material weighing through filling and packaging.

Core Responsibilities & Functions
• Prepare production area and equipment for each batch (sanitation, pre-checks, thermostats, agitators, mixers).


• Weigh and measure raw materials according to formulation and follow batch recipes precisely.


• Assist with pasteurization, heating/cooling cycles, inoculation, incubation/fermentation monitoring, and temperature control.


• Operate and assist with filling, sealing, and packaging machinery.


• Monitor and record process parameters and complete batch records accurately.


• Maintain GMP and hygiene standards per KEBS / KS EAS 38:2014.


• Support QA with sampling and corrective actions.


• Participate in cleaning, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance.


• Assist with raw material checks and inventory usage records.


• Work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to meet production targets.

Qualifications & Experience
• Certificate or Diploma in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Food Processing, or related field.


• 1–2 years of experience in dairy or food production preferred.


• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP principles, and food safety standards.


• Basic numeracy and literacy for accurate record keeping.


• Ability to work rotational shifts and maintain high hygiene standards.


Required Skill Profession

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