Our client is seeking a meticulous and quality-focused Grain Quality Inspector to ensure that all incoming and outgoing agricultural commodities meet the company\'s quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Location: Zaria, Kaduna State.
Job Responsibilities:
Conduct quality inspections on incoming and outgoing grains and agricultural commodities to ensure compliance with company standards.
Collect representative samples using approved sampling techniques for laboratory and field analysis.
Determine moisture content, impurity levels, foreign matter, damaged grains, and other quality parameters using appropriate testing equipment.
Assess grain quality based on established grading standards and company specifications.
Recommend the acceptance, conditional acceptance, or rejection of commodities based on inspection findings.
Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records for all inspections conducted.
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards during inspection activities.
Monitor storage conditions and identify factors that may affect grain quality, including moisture, pest infestation, contamination, and spoilage.
Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, logistics, and operations teams to resolve quality-related issues.
Report quality deviations, non-conformities, and potential management risks promptly.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor\'s Degree or HND in Agriculture, Food Science, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 - 4 years\' experience in grain inspection, quality assurance, commodity trading, or agricultural processing.
Strong knowledge of grain grading standards, moisture testing, sampling procedures, and quality control processes.
Experience using grain inspection and moisture testing equipment.
Good understanding of agricultural commodity handling, storage, and quality preservation techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.