Job Openings at Janta Kenya

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up and operate blow molding machine to mold plastic products according to specifications
• Turns valves to start flow of water and release air pressure to machine.
• Move machine controls to set timing unit and temperature of heating unit and start automatic feed mechanism.
• Adjusts machine mandrel and aligns mandrel with mold chamber, using wrenches.
• Start molding machine that automatically feeds material from mixing unit to mandrel and to mold chamber.
• Close chamber to mold product under heat and pressure.
• Remove work piece from mold after timing device opens mold, and trims excess material from work piece, using knife or band saw.
• Regrind excess material and unsatisfactory work piece for reuse, using grinding machine.
• May weigh completed work piece to determine accuracy of machine operation.

Qualifications 

• Postgraduate Diploma
• 3 years’ experience in a FMCG setup (3 years’ experience operating blow mold machine)
• Ability to work in production environments with constantly moving mechanical parts
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures and seasonal changes
• Must have worked in a dairy industry.

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Job Responsibilities

• Supervise operations such as pasteurizing, standardization, separating, evaporating, drying, cooling and storing of the milk products.
• Examines samples of milk, order changes in temperature and adding of accurate amounts of ingredients in order to obtain specified texture and viscosity.
• Monitoring the steps of the milk process.
• Ensure effective management of all aspects of the milk processes.
• Ensure health and safety policies are adhered to.
• Ensuring high quality services.
• Maintaining of the equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
• Assisting subordinate employees in performing specific tasks.

Qualifications 

• Degree/ diploma in food and beverage production from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Experience in supervision of a team/ staff.
• Possess problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of machines and working tools.
• Good communication skills.
• MUST have worked in a dairy company.

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Job Responsibilities

• Verify that the correct film is being used as directed by the Supervisor and schedule.
• Ensure all product transfer belts at the wrapper area are running and clean prior to product arriving and wrapping area.
• Inspect product packages to ensure product registration is within specifications; contact supervisor or maintenance staff is adjustments fail to correct registration.
• Monitor and inspect product package quality out of cutting head, ensuring film alignment and registration is with in specification.
• Monitor and remove scrap from wrapping machine.
• Operate wrapping machine at a speed relative to the number of bars moving through the wrapper so bar film is not wasted; monitor and record film roll usage throughout the shift.
• Assist Wrapper Feeders as necessary and relieve for breaks.
• Keep area clean and free of congestion, managing product overflow.
• Prevent any and all product from falling on the floor.

Requirements 

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical
• Minimum 5 Years hands on experience in shrink wrapper
• Experience in food, dairy, juice, bottling, FMCG it’s a must.

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Job Responsibilities

• Observes packages moving along conveyor, to identify packages and to detect defective packaging.
• May keep record of production and equipment performance.
• Controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack on pallets containers of finished products: Reads production and delivery schedules and stacking pattern to determine sorting and transfer procedures, arrangement of packages on pallet, and destination of loaded pallet.
• Turns selector switch on palletizer to control stacking arrangement of packages on pallet and to transfer loaded pallet to storage or delivery platform.
• Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• In addition, you may be required to carry out any other duties within your capacity which the Company may reasonably require.

 Requirements for the Palletizer Job

• Diploma in mechanical or electrical.
• At least 5 years hands on experience in palletizer (Bottle Line)
• Experience in dairy/Beverage/Bottling/FMCG industry is an added advantage.

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Job Responsibilities

• The Blending Operator will be responsible for weighing and blending raw ingredients to produce dairy products.
• Use of different equipment like mixing equipment, filtration equipment, scales, handling equipment etc.
• Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
• Records specified time, temperature, pressure, and volume readings.
• Any other duties as assigned by your superior.

Requirements 

• Minimum 5 years hands on experience in Blending-Fruit/Pulp/Sugar/Powder
• Experience in food/beverage/bottling/ dairy/FCMG industry is an added advantage.

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 Job Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls plant operations.
• Constantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality,
  anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintains adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant up time, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.
• Participates in Quality Assurance program.  Communicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
  Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
  Maintains QA records.

Requirements 

• Diploma/ degree in Dairy Tech/Food Tech/Dairy Micro/Dairy Chem
• At least  5years Experience in Dairy/Beverage/FMCG industry.

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Our Client in a bar, restaurant and club Industry is urgently seeking to recruit a waitress to join their dedicated team in Nairobi.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing excellent wait service to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide the perfect service experience for every Guest.
• Ensure the Guest feels important and welcome in the restaurant.
• Adhere to timing standards for products and services.
• Present menu, answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage.
• Taking customer orders and delivering food and beverages.
• Making menu recommendations, answering questions and sharing additional information with restaurant patrons.
• Offer menu recommendations upon request.
• Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area.

Requirements 

• Proven work experience as a Waitress.
• To work during the day shift from 9:30am to 7:00pm.
• Basic math skills
• Attentiveness and patience for customers.
• Can do both Waiter and bar tasks.
• High school diploma; food safety training is a plus.

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Our client in an IT firm (dealing in Security Products like CCTV, Access Control, Fire alarm, Fire suppression and Physical Entrance Security products) is looking to recruit a Senior Sales Executive who will be responsible for managing, implementing, and deploying new business processes and partnerships to increase sales and industry reach.

This position offers a true ground-floor opportunity for an experienced Business Development or Sales Professional to join our exciting, fast growing company.

Reporting to:Business Development Manager

Duties 

• Work closely with Sales Reps to design, implement, analyze and deploy new business processes
• Manage partner relationships to increase business and identify new opportunities for company partnerships
• Track all business development activities, analyze quarterly progress and suggest new strategies based on findings
• Work alongside Sales Reps to ensure specified territory is managed and effectively run
• Build and maintain successful relationships with partners
• Expand market intelligence

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Marketing, or a technology field. Successful related work experience in the Security Systems Professional Services industry may substitute.
• 4+ years prior work experience in Sales, Business Development or related positions
• Knowledge in one or more of the following industries: Security Systems, IT Hardware, or Consulting.
• Ability to call confidently on the highest-level decision makers in an organization for each represented area; for example, Architects, Electrical Consultants or Project Manager.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, follow-up, negotiation, and closing skills
• Demonstrated results in meeting Sales quotas or Business Development goals
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience using CRM software to track and analyze sales metrics
• Experience leading and motivating a team and driving results
• Knowledge of the sales process with the ability to understand and interpret customer needs using fact-finding to identify sales opportunities
• A high level of passion to succeed and a strong level of self-motivation
• An effective team player with a strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of the Security System Industry and IT Hardware Solutions
• Experience with training and staff development

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Our client IT Solutions Company is seeking to a hire an IT Software Sales Executive to join their dedicated team.

Job Responsibilities

• Creatively lead source and identify new prospects or customers.
• Contacting potential clients and setting up meetings.
• Demonstrate how our client will meet their needs, offering them a wide product mix.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients.
• Preparing proposal documents, following up on invoices and payment of deals closed.
• Handle correspondences and enquiries through phones or emails and advise clients appropriately
• Generate sales reports.
• Carrying out market research on changes in the industry, new products,
• Competition and compiling reports for the same.
• Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the supervisor

Qualifications 

• Diploma Or degree in Sales and Marketing /IT /ICT and any other related field
• At least 3 years Sales experience preferably at an IT firm.
• Knowledge of IT .
• Positive attitude able to work to deadlines and targets, displaying a proven track record in a sales environment.
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Good presentation skills
• Must be pleasant and passionate about work
• Self-motivated