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Food Storage Inspector (SOG/ST 5)

Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: June 17, 2025

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Food Storage Inspector, the Food Storage Inspector is responsible for carrying out Government surveillance and regulatory programme of inspection and disinfestations of entities, and to ensure food/feed is free of contamination and reduce losses due to deterioration. The incumbent also monitors the pest control industry to ensure the safe and effective use of pesticides in food establishment. đź’°Salary: $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

  • Management/Administrative:

    • • Supervises Technical Assistants and Drivers;
    • • Collaborates with the Senior Food Storage Inspector in implementing strategies for surveillance and regulatory programme of inspection and disinfestations of food establishments, to ensure food/feed is free of contamination.
  • Technical/Professional:

    • • Writes inspection reports;
    • • Updates records;
    • • Performs disinfestation activities;
    • • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

  • Core:

    • • Good oral and written communication skills
    • • Good interpersonal skills
    • • Good customer relations skills
    • • Good problem-solving skills
    • • Good use of initiative
    • • Ability to work in teams
    • • Good leadership skills
    • • Good analytical thinking
    • • Good planning and organizing skills
  • Technical/Functional:

    • • Excellent knowledge of ISO/IEC 17020 Standard
    • • Good knowledge of Codex Standard
    • • Sound knowledge of the FSPID Act & Regulation
    • • Technical skills
    • • Good use of technology
    • • Sound knowledge of Government Policies and Procedures
    • • Proficient in Computer applications;

Qualifications

  • • Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences/Agriculture/Public Health;
  • • Training in local and International food safety standards;
  • • Three (3) years working experience in related science areas

Additional Information and Instructions

  • Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

    • • Required to travel extensively;
    • • Required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays;
    • • Must possess a valid Driver’s License and own motor vehicle;
    • • Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 30th June, 2025 to: Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce 4 St. Lucia Avenue Kingston 5 📧 Email: hrm@miic.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Food Storage Inspector (SOG/ST 5) 🔒 Important: All applicants will be required to pass a security background check. 🙏 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Overview

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Title

Food Storage Inspector (SOG/ST 5)

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Salary

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Email

hrm@miic.gov.jm

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Work Style

On-Site
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Contract

Permanent

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Experience

Mid-Level

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Sector

Public

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