Senior Food Processing & Plant Operations Specialist

Job Description

About the Company
We are establishing a modern agricultural processing and packaging facility in Herat,
Afghanistan, specializing in the cleaning, grading, sorting, and packaging of beans, grains,
seeds, nuts, dried fruits, spices, and other agricultural products.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Food Processing & Plant Operations Specialist to
independently operate, optimize, troubleshoot, and manage our complete processing line
while ensuring maximum production efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Operate, commission, and manage the complete food processing line.
Set up, calibrate, and optimize Optical Color Sorting (Color Sorter) machines.
Operate and optimize Pre-Cleaners, Vibrating Screens, Destoners, Gravity Separators,
Magnetic Separators, Bucket Elevators, Conveyor Systems, and Packaging Machines.
Optimize production capacity while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and operational issues.
Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment servicing.
Monitor product quality and minimize production losses.
Maintain production, maintenance, and downtime records.
Assist in the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new processing equipment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Minimum 5 years of proven hands-on experience operating, adjusting, and
troubleshooting food processing lines for beans, grains, seeds, rice, dried fruits, nuts, or
similar agricultural products.
Direct hands-on experience operating and calibrating Optical Color Sorting (Color Sorter)
equipment.
Experience with:
Pre-Cleaners
Vibrating Screens
Destoners
Gravity Separators
Magnetic Separators
Bucket Elevators
Conveyor Systems
Packaging Machines
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and production systems.
Ability to independently manage a complete processing line with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience operating equipment manufactured
by:
Bühler
Satake
TOMRA
Meyer
Anhui Jiexun
Raytec
Other industrial optical sorting equipment manufacturers
Experience in commissioning new processing plants or installing new production lines is
highly desirable.
We Offer
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Company-provided accommodation.
Long-term employment opportunity.
Professional working environment with modern processing equipment.
Opportunity to participate in the startup and operation of one of Afghanistan's modern
agricultural processing facilities.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV together with:
Names of previous employers.
Job title and responsibilities.
Types of products processed.
Brands and models of machinery operated.
Production line capacity (tons/hour).
Years of experience.
Contact information.
At least two professional references.
Important Notice
This position is intended only for experienced professionals with direct hands-on
experience in food processing plants and optical color sorting equipment.
Applicants without relevant industrial experience are respectfully requested not to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a technical interview and practical competency
assessment