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Briquettes Quality Assurance & Packaging Officer

MAWASCO
Nairobi Posted Sep 29, 2026
On-site

About this role

Briquettes Quality Assurance & Packaging Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine quality testing of briquettes including moisture content, density, size uniformity, and durability.
  • Inspect and verify feedstock quality before processing.
  • Maintain quality records, batch traceability logs, and production documentation.
  • Oversee packaging, labeling, and storage of finished briquettes in accordance with utility standards.
  • Ensure proper stacking, moisture protection, and FIFO rotation in storage areas.
  • Support dispatch preparations and maintain inventory records of finished products.
  • Enforce OHS requirements including PPE use, dust control, hygiene, and safe handling of carbonized materials.
  • Report quality deviations, defects, hazards, and process bottlenecks to the Production Supervisor.
  • Participate in continuous quality-improvement activities and customer-feedback follow-ups.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Quality Assurance, Production Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Experience in briquette production, biomass processing, or industrial manufacturing is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of basic quality-control testing methods.
  • Understanding of packaging, labeling, and storage procedures.
  • Proficiency in record-keeping and reporting.

Key Competencies

  • Strong quality-control orientation
  • Good organizational and documentation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and communication abilities
  • High safety awareness and integrity

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