Company Profile

Serendipalm Co. Ltd. operates a Fairtrade & Organic commercial palm oil project with small holders and a “traditional” village-based oil mill. The project supplies several brands in Europe and in the U.S., is organic and fair trade certified and has a positive impact on rural development in the Eastern Region. It is diversifying into cocoa and other organic and fair products, including value addition that requires processing.

Serendipalm is value-driven with a highly motivated team of 20+ professionals who manage a 300+ local staff, many unskilled. A team from Dr. Bronner’s, Serendipalm’s sister company, provides support in several areas, including accounts and advisory support.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Maintain company vehicle(s) in proper working order, including ensuring required maintenance and services are complete in accordance to manufacture's recommendations.
• Maintain Company vehicle in clean and presentable state.
• Convey fruits from Serendipalm farmers' fields to the mill.
• Help with the loading and offloading of fruits at the farm and at the mill.
• Coordinate and co - operate with farmers and colleagues in Serendipalm - the company
• Ensure vehicles proof of registration and insurance are up to date.
• Maintain a fuel and maintenance log book.
• Distribution of POME and EFB to designated farmers' fields when the need be.
• Ensure your license is renew before expiration.
• To conduct any other duties reasonably specified by your Manager.

Required Skills or Experience

Required qualifications (must haves):

• A WASSCE certificate
• A valid drivers license.(Class D is a plus)
• At least 1 year of experience in driving heavy machines. (Tractor)
• Self-driven, motivated, team-oriented and able to communicate and work with colleagues and farmers in a productive and open style.
• Excellent spoken communication and a proactive approach to effective communication in Twi and English are a must.
• Willingness to undergo training.
• Willingness to relocate full time to Asuom, Eastern Region