Dairy Milk Line Operator at VIJU Industries Nigeria Limited – Igbesa, Ogun

VIJU Industries Nigeria Limited is recruiting a Dairy Milk Line Operator in Igbesa, Ogun State to control its automated dairy processing line through SCADA/DCS systems, maintain process parameters and manage cleaning cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• System Monitoring & Operation: Remotely monitor and control the fully automated dairy production line (pre-treatment, batching, pasteurization/UHT, CIP) via the SCADA/DCS system.
• Process Parameters Control: Strictly execute the product recipe and process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rate, fermentation curves) to ensure batch-to-batch quality consistency.
• Troubleshooting: Identify system alarms promptly, perform emergency adjustments on the control panel, and coordinate with on-site floor workers to resolve technical or mechanical issues.
• CIP (Clean-in-Place) Management: Operate the automated CIP system to clean tanks and pipelines, maintaining strict hygiene standards required for dairy products.
• Shift Handover: Strictly follow shift handover protocols, ensuring accurate logging of production data and smooth transition of current fermentation/processing batches.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or above (preferably in Food Science, Bioengineering, Automation, or related fields).
• Computer Skills: Proficient in computer operations; familiar with DCS / SCADA systems or industrial automation control software.
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in fermentation workshops (winery/pharmaceutical), pre-treatment workshops (beverage/cola), or batching/blending workshops of well-known large-scale food brands. Experience in the dairy or beverage industry is highly preferred.
• Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of dairy or brewing processing technologies is a strong plus.
• Automation Skills: Hands-on experience or good understanding of central control operations on fully automated production lines.
• Age Profile: 25–30 years old (with the right balance of experience and energy for shift work).
• Work Schedule: Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts (including night shifts).