Experience

Mbogo Valley Tea
• Kenya
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Production Assistant

  • Sep 2023 - Present


Siomo Tea Factory EPZ

• Kenya
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agricultural Engineer Intern

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Ensure consistent feeding of leaf to the rotorvanes and CTC machines so as to achieve the desired standard of cut, and the targeted cutting rate. • Ensure that the rotorvane runs smoothly without making unusual noise and that the setting gives a maximum squeeze evidenced by a juicy drip at the discharge end. • Maintain cleanliness at all times and control dhool spillage. • Weigh, record and dispose of any waste generated in the waste bins provided. • Ensure that all moving machinery parts are well guarded before starting up the machines. • Make sure that the daily wash down and weekly chemical cleaning are thoroughly done, and the correct dilution rates used. • Ensure that magnets are checked, cleaned and their efficiency tested as per procedure before commencing manufacture. • Make use of the provided protective clothing and personal protective equipment while at work. • Follow all company health and safety regulations to completely eliminate lost time accidents in your section. • Check for any oil leakage on the gearbox while ascertaining the motor load. Ensure that this does not contaminate the product. • Check that the CTC rollers are well sharpened and have been sufficiently cleaned to remove metal chips and coolant residues before installation. • Carry out CTC roller sharpening using the milling and chasing machines. • Ensure proper positioning of the roller to be sharpened on the milling or chasing machine using a lifting crane. Show less