VACANCY: Multi-purpose Packhouse Plant Supervisor

MINISTRY OF TRADE, ENERGY AND EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has secured financing from the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to fund the first two (2) years of the operationalization of the Multi-Purpose Packhouses in Roseau and Portsmouth.

The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) is the Executing Agency for the Project and hereby seeks suitably qualified persons to fill the following position: 

PLANT SUPERVISOR – MULTI-PURPOSE PACKHOUSE (ROSEAU / PORTSMOUTH)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. To operate processing equipment and machinery at the Multi-Purpose Packhouse.

1. Be responsible for processing fruits on behalf of farmers, hucksters and other exporters using machinery at the Packhouse.

1. Be responsible for building of cartons for all processed products for exports.

1. To be responsible for the maintainance of the facility, ensuring that the facility is thoroughly cleaned immediately after processing of shipments and that the surrounding grounds are maintained regularly.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Candidates should possess the following:

1. Completion of two (2) year Programme in Agriculture or Mechanical Engineering or any related field from the Dominica State College or a similar type institution.

1. Work experience in a similar type operation would be an added advantage.

            c)   A valid driver’s license and police record.

Interested persons should submit applications along with Curriculum Vitae including the names of two (2) references under ‘confidential cover’ to:

The Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Trade, Energy and Employment,

4th Floor

Financial Centre

Kennedy Avenue

Roseau

Commonwealth of Dominica

 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS:

4:00PM FRIDAY, April 17^th 2015