Grain Handling Specialist – Kawempe, Uganda

Short Summary

Grain Handling Specialist – Kawempe, Uganda is an opportunity with Pan Afric Impex (U) Limited. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount. Min Qualification: Bachelors Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya. Location: Kawempe Department: Supply Chain…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Grain Handling Specialist – Kawempe, Uganda
• Organization: Pan Afric Impex (U) Limited
• Country / coverage: Kenya
• Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Agriculture
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-07-23
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount. Min Qualification: Bachelors Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya. Location: Kawempe Department: Supply Chain and Storage Position Overview We are seeking a highly technical and experienced Grain Handling Specialist to oversee our commercial bulk silo and warehouse operations. This role requires deep expertise in post-harvest grain preservation, advanced mechanical knowledge, and proven ability to manage climate-controlled storage systems to ensure the highest quality of raw milling inputs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount. Key Responsibilities Silo Climate & Aeration Management: Operate automated aeration systems, actively manage humidity control, and maintain optimal grain storage conditions. Condition Monitoring: Interpret temperature cables, track internal silo microclimates and adjust airflow to prevent condensation, heating, and aflatoxin development. Grain Handling Machinery: Run, troubleshoot, and maintain bucket elevators, chain conveyors, and mechanical pre-cleaners. Quality & Pest Control: Execute fumigation protocols (e.g., phosphine gas), enforce moisture level standards, and conduct continuous quality audits. Warehouse Logistics: Manage finished-product and bagged inventory, enforce FIFO rotation, and optimize safe stacking limits. Safety & Compliance: Enforce industrial silo safety standards, including confined space entry, lockout/tag out (LOTO), and dust explosion mitigation. System Monitoring: Operate and monitor Bühler Group WinCos or similar SCADA systems to track material flow, equipment status, and bin levels. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Food Science, or agronomy, technical training in agriculture or mechanics preferred. Experience in grain handling, warehouse operations, or agricultural logistics. Must have a certificate from Buhler African milling school. Ability to operate and maintain mechanical equipment. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Skills & Competencies Mechanical aptitude Problem-solving Team collaboration Physical stamina Communication skills Work Environment Grain elevators, silos, warehouses, and outdoor loading areas. Exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions. Requires lifting, climbing, and extended…

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount.
• Min Qualification: Bachelors Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya.
• Location: Kawempe Department: Supply Chain and Storage Position Overview We are seeking a highly technical and experienced Grain Handling Specialist to oversee our commercial bulk silo and warehouse operations.
• This role requires deep expertise in post-harvest grain preservation, advanced mechanical knowledge, and proven ability to manage climate-controlled storage systems to ensure the highest quality of raw milling inputs.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount.

Requirements / Eligibility

• : Bachelors Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Outside Kenya, Kenya.
• Location: Kawempe Department: Supply Chain and Storage Position Overview We are seeking a highly technical and experienced Grain Handling Specialist to oversee our commercial bulk silo and warehouse operations.
• This role requires deep expertise in post-harvest grain preservation, advanced mechanical knowledge, and proven ability to manage climate-controlled storage systems to ensure the highest quality of raw milling inputs.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount.
• Key Responsibilities Silo Climate & Aeration Management: Operate automated aeration systems, actively manage humidity control, and maintain optimal grain storage conditions.

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