Description:
Duties:- Ensure that all incoming recipes, raw material, in process, final product specifications and packaging materials specifications are adhered to and met
Ensure CCPs, OPRPs and PRPs are maintained - Ensure trimming, blending, ageing, filling, flavoring, freezing, canning, blanching, pasteurizing, coding and final product packaging material quality requirements are adhered to and met
- Ensure all junior QC staff (incl. Line Inspectors, QC lab inspectors, QC teachers, etc.) are adequately trained and assessed to meet predetermined requirements
- Reporting of any and all non-conformances to QC Manager and Production Manager, with regards to all product and equipment
- Assist production with any root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions
- Perform quality testing and inspection on raw, in-process and final product for each process
- Ensure traceability of raw material, in process and final product is maintained at all times
- Ensure wastage of raw material, in -process, final product and packaging is kept to a minimum at all times
- Carefully assess and identify the products that do not meet the specified requirements or quality standards
- Carry out the necessary actions according to the reworking plan.
- Ensure that the rework process is well-documented and that any adjustments or modifications are accurately recorded
- Work with production to meet planned targets
- Ensure all QC records are completed accurately and signed off timeously
- Coordinate and assist with product sampling and pilot trials
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12
- Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in quality control / food science within the food, dairy, or citrus industry
- In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, and GMP principles
- Proficient in MS Office
- Valid drivers license and own transport
- Must be willing to work shifts
16 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za