Coffee Industrial Trainee

  • Full-time
  • Years of Work Experience: 0 - 3

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Complete learning with end‑to‑end exposure to coffee manufacturing operations, strong grounding in safety, quality, CI, and compliance, also practical readiness for industrial or agro‑processing roles.

SHE (Safety, Health & Environment)

1. Apply and comply with PPE, Life Saving Rules, Work Permit systems, and LOTO during operations and maintenance.

2. Participate in HIRA studies, risk assessments, and implementation of engineering controls.

3. Follow and support SHE SOPs, audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.

Mill Operations

4. Hands‑on exposure to all milling machines, including startup, shutdown, and cleaning procedures.

5. Support HACCP, OPRP, CCP, PRP controls, verification, and validation activities.

6. Understand food safety, traceability, and EUDR compliance requirements.

Warehouse Operations

7. Execute daily loading/unloading, weekly milling & dispatch planning, and loss calculations.

8. Implement FIFO, warehouse safety systems, housekeeping, and clean‑up processes.

9. Prepare daily MIS reports, support XBS usage, and weighbridge calibration checks.

Quality

10. Learn quality specifications, coffee analysis, cupping, and sensory evaluation.

11. Support blending optimization and cost‑saving initiatives.

12. Assist with FSSC 22000 compliance, audits, and QA documentation.

Continuous Improvement

13. Support 5S, TPM, and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

14. Apply problem‑solving tools and participate in daily/weekly/monthly operations reviews.

15. Assist in data analysis and visualization using Power BI.

Projects (Engineering)

16. Prepare and track Gantt charts, project timelines, and progress reports.

17. Learn correct project scoping, execution methods, and risk management.

18. Coordinate with vendors and contractors and support project documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or any other relevant technical degree.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing or processing environments.
  • Knowledge of food safety principles, including PRP, OPRP, CCP, and basic HACCP concepts.
  • Understanding of mass balance principles in production or processing operations.
  • Ability to work professionally in English

Additional Information

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of Power BI or willingness to learn data visualization and reporting tools.
  • Basic technical skills related to machinery, processes, or engineering systems

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
  • Social and health insurance
  • Access to Training and Development 
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