Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.
The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Quality Control Officer
Location: Awe, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- To ensure that all hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, and chick processing, meet internal and regulatory quality standards.
- The role supports healthy chick production, biosecurity, and compliance with food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and verify incoming hatching eggs for weight, cleanliness, and shell quality.
- Monitor hatchery environments (temperature, humidity, airflow) and ensure equipment calibration.
- Supervise sanitation and disinfection procedures in incubation and hatching areas.
- Conduct random sampling of chicks for quality grading, deformities, and weight.
- Document hatchability rates, mortality, and quality deviations; recommend corrective actions.
- Enforce biosecurity protocols across all hatchery operations.
- Support audits by regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with animal health standards.
- Collaborate with veterinary, production, and logistics teams to maintain chick viability.
- Train staff on hygiene and product handling procedures.
- Report any non-conforming procedures or deviations immediately to supervisors.
Requirements
- B.Sc. / HND in Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field.
- Minimum 3years’ experience in a poultry hatchery or animal production environment.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and hatchery hygiene standards.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Application Closing Date
30th August, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: vacancies@afshltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.