Grain Handling Specialist - Kawempe, Uganda

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount. Location: Kawempe Department: Supply Chain and Storage Position Overview We are seeking a highly technical and experienced Grain Handling Specialist to oversee our commercial bulk silo and warehouse operations. This role requires deep expertise in post-harvest grain preservation, advanced mechanical knowledge, and proven ability to manage climate-controlled storage systems to ensure the highest quality of raw milling inputs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision and compliance are paramount. Key Responsibilities Silo Climate & Aeration Management: Operate automated aeration systems, actively manage humidity control, and maintain optimal grain storage conditions.Condition Monitoring: Interpret temperature cables, track internal silo microclimates and adjust airflow to prevent condensation, heating, and aflatoxin development.Grain Handling Machinery: Run, troubleshoot, and maintain bucket elevators, chain conveyors, and mechanical pre-cleaners.Quality & Pest Control: Execute fumigation protocols (e.g., phosphine gas), enforce moisture level standards, and conduct continuous quality audits.Warehouse Logistics: Manage finished-product and bagged inventory, enforce FIFO rotation, and optimize safe stacking limits.Safety & Compliance: Enforce industrial silo safety standards, including confined space entry, lockout/tag out (LOTO), and dust explosion mitigation.System Monitoring: Operate and monitor Bühler Group WinCos or similar SCADA systems to track material flow, equipment status, and bin levels. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Food Science, or agronomy, technical training in agriculture or mechanics preferred.Experience in grain handling, warehouse operations, or agricultural logistics.Must have a certificate from Buhler African milling school.Ability to operate and maintain mechanical equipment.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Skills & Competencies Mechanical aptitudeProblem-solvingTeam collaborationPhysical staminaCommunication skills Work Environment Grain elevators, silos, warehouses, and outdoor loading areas.Exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.Requires lifting, climbing, and extended periods of standing.

• Silo Climate & Aeration Management: Operate automated aeration systems, actively manage humidity control, and maintain optimal grain storage conditions. • Condition Monitoring: Interpret temperature cables, track internal silo microclimates and adjust airflow to prevent condensation, heating, and aflatoxin development. • Grain Handling Machinery: Run, troubleshoot, and maintain bucket elevators, chain conveyors, and mechanical pre-cleaners. • Quality & Pest Control: Execute fumigation protocols (e.g., phosphine gas), enforce moisture level standards, and conduct continuous quality audits. • Warehouse Logistics: Manage finished-product and bagged inventory, enforce FIFO rotation, and optimize safe stacking limits. • Safety & Compliance: Enforce industrial silo safety standards, including confined space entry, lockout/tag out (LOTO), and dust explosion mitigation. • System Monitoring: Operate and monitor Bühler Group WinCos or similar SCADA systems to track material flow, equipment status, and bin levels. • A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Food Science, or agronomy, technical training in agriculture or mechanics preferred. • Experience in grain handling, warehouse operations, or agricultural logistics. • Must have a certificate from Buhler African milling school. • Ability to operate and maintain mechanical equipment. • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. • Mechanical aptitude • Problem-solving • Team collaboration