Tai Recruit are hiring a Processing Trainee in Mombasa Road, Nairobi to support beverage production operations while developing practical skills in blending and process plant operations. The Processing Trainee will assist in operating and monitoring production equipment, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, recording process data, and supporting production activities under close supervision. The internship is designed to build foundational competence in beverage manufacturing.
Reports To: Process Operator
Operational Areas of Exposure (Pre-Brewing Phase)
During the initial phase of plant operations, brewing production may not yet be active. The Processing Trainee will therefore gain practical experience in the following areas before transitioning fully into brewing operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Beverage Blending and Syrup Preparation
- Assist in the preparation and blending of beverage ingredients according to approved formulations.
- Support the weighing, measuring and staging of raw materials.
- Monitor basic blending parameters under supervision.
- Assist in recording batch and production data.
2. CIP and Sanitation Systems
- Assist in operating the CIP plant for cleaning tanks, pipelines and processing equipment.
- Support the preparation of cleaning chemicals under supervision.
- Verify that sanitation activities are completed according to SOPs.
3. Utilities and Process Support Systems
- Assist operators in monitoring and learning the operation of key plant utilities, including: Boiler, Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant, Glycol System, Generator, Sugar Plant, Other plant utilities
4. Filtration and Beverage Processing Systems
- Assist in the preparation and operation of filtration systems.
- Support the monitoring of process parameters and equipment performance.
5. Packaging Line Exposure
- Assist operators during canning line operations, including machine start-ups, monitoring and wash-outs.
- Support material handling and packaging quality checks.
6. Food Safety and Quality
- Follow GMP, HACCP and hygiene standards at all times.
- Assist in checking products during production and report abnormalities to supervisors.
- Ensure equipment and materials are prepared correctly to avoid contamination.
- Use only materials approved by QC.
- Assist in maintaining quality and production records.
7. Plant Hygiene and 6S
- Maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
- Assist in cleaning and sanitising machines and work areas according to SOPS.
- Keep the work area clean, organised and hazard-free.
- Support the implementation of 6S practices in the plant.
8. Production Scheduling and Handover
- Assist operators in preparing machines for production.
- Support shift handovers by recording operational information.
- Help record production data such as product type, batch numbers and quantities.
9. Safety, Health, Environment and Compliance
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Participate in safety training, drills and toolbox talks.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents or near misses immediately.
- Learn safe equipment handling and lockout/tagout procedures under supervision.
10. Documentation and Reporting
- Assist in completing production and operational logs.
- Record basic operational observations and report issues to supervisors.
- Ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time.
11. Collaboration and Training
- Work closely with brewers, operators and the quality team.
- Participate actively in training and learning programmes.
- Demonstrate a strong learning attitude and willingness to develop technical skills.
12. Other Duties
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Key Equipment
- Blending and Process Systems: Process tanks, Product transfer systems, Filtration systems
- Blending and Syrup Systems: Sugar plant, Syrup preparation systems, Blending tanks, Mixing and dosing systems, Pumps, valves, hoses and pipelines
- CIP and Sanitation Systems: CIP plant, Chemical dosing systems, Cleaning circuits, Sanitation equipment
- Utilities: – Water treatment plant, De-aerated water plant, Glycol system, Boiler, Compressed air systems, where applicable
- Packaging Support Systems: Product supply systems to packaging
Qualifications & Skills
- Recent graduate (2025-2026) with a Diploma in Brewing Science, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing or process plant operations is an added advantage.
