JOB VACANCY – SORTING IN-CHARGE

On behalf of an internal client, we are seeking to recruit a Sorting In-Charge to oversee and coordinate the avocado sorting process, ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and hygiene standards. This role is responsible for supervising sorters and palletisers, maintaining accurate documentation, and achieving daily sorting targets.

Eleven Degrees Consulting Limited is a shared-service firm under the Mini Group of Companies, providing specialized HR and recruitment solutions across various industries.

Position Summary

The Sorting In-Charge will manage daily sorting operations, supervise casual staff, ensure correct fruit separation, and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. The role is key in maintaining product quality, operational discipline, and timely reporting to management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

a) Coordination & Planning

• Plan and coordinate the sorting process, ensuring availability of pallets, crates, and strappings.
• Allocate and supervise casual staff to meet sorting targets and ensure correct palletising per GRN.
• Ensure timely completion of sorting, palletising, and strapping for production readiness.
• Identify and advise on process improvements to increase efficiency.

b) Quality Control

• Ensure correct separation of fruits by ripeness: ripe, overripe, unripe, or rots.
• Ensure proper labelling of sorted and unripe fruits according to GRNs.
• Maintain high standards of sorting accuracy to avoid internal client complaints.

c) Safety Compliance

• Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Follow proper procedures to prevent accidents and injuries in the sorting area.

d) Cleaning, Sanitation & Housekeeping

• Maintain cleanliness of sorting areas and arrange crates and pallets orderly.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and hygiene standards during and after operations.

e) Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare accurate daily sorting reports.
• Track production output, quality issues, and incidents.

f) Team Collaboration

• Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to casual staff to meet operational standards.

Key Outputs / KPIs

• Meet or exceed sorting targets with allocated labor.
• Correct separation and labelling of fruits by ripeness.
• Accurate palletising and GRN compliance.
• Zero workplace accidents or safety violations.
• Compliance with internal and external audits (OHSE, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018).
• Full PPE usage and adherence to sanitation standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Food Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field; experience in the avocado industry is an added advantage.
• Strong people management and coordination skills.
• Training in OHSE, First Aid, and Fire Safety is an advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications; knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 22000:2018 is desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Problem-solving, planning, and coordination abilities.
• Safety awareness and commitment to a safe work environment.
• Physical stamina for fast-paced production environments.
• Teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and application via 👉 www.minigrp.com/careers
Quote “Sorting In-Charge” in the subject line.
Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations in your application.
Deadline: COB 30th June 2026

NB

• We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Internal candidates should apply through their respective Line Managers.
• Successful candidates will undergo background checks.