Weighbridge Operator at Villam Agric Limited

Villam Agric Limited (VA) is a joint venture between Terra Agric and DMA Capital Limited. We are currently exploring 7-grain warehouses in Nigeria with a storage capacity of 250,000 mt storing maize, soybeans, sorghum and rice. VA also has 2000 hectares of farmland and grows high value added crops like hybrid seeds and other seed crops. The farm also contains a 5000 head cattle.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Weighbridge Operator

Location: Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties

• Monitor the weighbridge and calibrate the inward and outward movement of all trucks / vehicles in the silo locations;
• Check and log in drivers' details as they come in and out of the site, weigh lorries when they arrive and leave;
• Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment;
• Control traffic flow and safety of vehicles within the weighbridge area;
• Ensure all visiting drivers/contractors and customers are issued the location rules and sign in and out of location;
• Ensure accurate data entry for containers and vehicles as needed;
• Keep fuel and lubricants records and along same the maintenance record on the location;
• Fill reports of maintenance and operation of the weighbridge;
• Support location operations manager with HSE reports including reporting of hazards, near-misses, and accidents;
• Record production’ data like weights, types, quantities and storage locations of materials as well as equipment performance problems and downtime;
• Weigh incoming and outgoing trucks and collect all waybills, document, and duplicate copies to be collected by concerned departments;
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance;
• Prepare and submit a weekly report of activities carried out;
• Supervise and coordinate ad-hoc staff within the premise as directed by the Location manager;
• Ensure proper housekeeping around the weighbridge and especially the gaps between the weighing platform and the foundation for accurate weighing;
• Ensure that any exceptions are brought to the attention of the management as necessary to protect the company’s interest.

Qualification and Experience

• Possess a ND / HND / Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Production / Agricultural / Metallurgical & Material Engineering
• Computer literate and fully conversant with office equipment including photocopier, scanner, and printers;
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and electronic);
• Proficient knowledge of health and safety practices with prior experience in similar role
• Good knowledge of operation of forklift vehicle.
• Ability to trouble shoot problems with weigh bridge and platform scales
• Between 2 to 3 years’ experience

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.