Technician Laboratory

Department:
Quality Control

Site:
351 - Premier Vereeniging Mill

Job Type Classification:
Permanent

Location - Town / City:
Vereeniging

Job Description:

Job Purpose Responsible for total Quality assurance at the Production and Packing site which includes ensuring the effectiveness of Quality Control Management System and specifications which enables the production of high-quality product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily quality control checks on incoming raw material, in-process product and finished/packed product.
• Conduct daily quality control sample testing for equipment verification and intermediate checks on instruments to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Responsible for total Quality assurance at the Production and Packing site which includes ensuring the effectiveness of Quality Control Management System and specifications which enables the production of high-quality product.
• Responsible for adhering to the ISO 17025 requirements.

Qualification Requirements:

• National Diploma in Food Technology / Analytical Chemistry or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• 2 years in Quality Control or Quality Assurance Laboratory in the food industry
• GLP, GMP, HACCP and Supplier Quality Assurance experience
• At least 1 year exposure to LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and or data capturing.
• Knowledge and or experience of ISO 17025 will be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies:

• Essential
• Planning and Organizing
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analyzing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Desirable
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Working with People
• Relating and Networking
• Presenting and Communicating Information

Working Conditions:

• Able to work in a high performance, results oriented environment
• Ability to travel when required
• Overtime will be expected from time to time