About This Role
This role is the frontline checkpoint for raw milk entering a major dairy processor, blending hands-on lab testing with on-the-ground coordination with farmers. It suits a detail-oriented junior professional who is comfortable working outside a typical office environment—close to production and with direct farmer interaction. Holland Dairy is a well-established local brand, so this position offers exposure to core dairy operations and quality assurance in a fast-moving supply chain.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The minimum diploma requirement signals that the company values practical, technical training over a full university degree, making this accessible to many technical and vocational graduates. The 2-year experience expectation is significant—they want someone who has already developed basic troubleshooting skills in milk quality testing and understands the urgency of handling a perishable product. The mention of "Milk collection" experience suggests they need a person who can manage logistics and farmer relationships, not just run tests in isolation.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any hands-on experience with raw milk testing equipment or on-farm collection activities, even if from internships or part-time roles. Highlight your ability to communicate technical feedback to farmers clearly and respectfully, as this is a key part of advising on milk handling. Be ready to discuss how you maintain accuracy and speed under pressure, since milk quality can change rapidly and rejections affect farmer income.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for a recent technical graduate with at least two years of practical dairy experience who is disciplined, communicative, and comfortable working in a semi-rural setting like Sendafa. Competition is moderate—this is a specialized junior role that will attract candidates with relevant, not generic, backgrounds.
This role serves as the initial point of contact for milk arriving at the MCP and is responsible for coordinating efforts, performing quality testing, and ensuring that processes are properly executed with appropriate documentation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Test raw milk quality for acceptance
Provide advice for farmer on handling of milk
maintain legal compliance
Coordinate milk collection activity
Ensure Milk cooling facility run smoothly and efficiently
Maintain record of Daily quality and Quantity of milk collected.
- Minimum Diploma in Food Science & Postharvest technology, Food Process Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Food Science & Nutrition, Dairy Technology and Applied Chemistry.
- Experience minimum 2 years work experience in Milk quality control and collection.
have a proven experience in milk testing and collection.
Strong work ethic, willing to work long hours during busy season.
Integrity and a positive attitude.
Passionate about serving smallholder farmers.
- Have Basic Computer skill (MS office word, Excel, and Power point)
How To Apply
Interested and Qualified should send their updated resume at hr@holland-dairy.com with the position at the subject line
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