MACHINE OPERATOR AT LOSHESCHOCOLATE

About Company:

LoshesChocolate is a registered trademark for First Macaw Consult. We source and process locally grown coco beans into chocolates.

Job Description:

Raw Material Handling & Storage:

• Receive and inspect raw cocoa beans upon delivery
• Weigh, record, and store beans in appropriate storage containers/sacks
• Monitor bean conditions (moisture, pests, contamination) regularly.

Roasting:

• Set up and operate the cocoa bean roasting equipment
• Monitor roasting time, temperature, and bean condition for consistency.

Cracking & Winnowing:

• Operate machines that crack roasted beans and separate nibs from husks
• Ensure efficient yield of clean nibs with minimal wastage.

Cocoa Butter Pressing:

• Set up and operate the cocoa butter press machine
• Monitor pressure and temperature during pressing to ensure quality yield.

General Duties:

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and food safety guidelines
• Assist in cleaning work areas, tools, and machines
• Support the production team in inventory and reporting tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an HND technical or vocational training in food processing or machinery
• 1 - 2 years of experience operating machinery in a food production or agricultural processing environment preferred
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable operating factory equipment
• Good record-keeping and basic math skills (for weights, temperatures, etc.)

Salary

Application Closing Date: 27th October, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: primofinessejobs@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.