QA Technologist at RCL Foods

Job description

RCL FOODS is currently searching for an experienced QA Technologist to join our Consumer Division. This role will be based at our P1 plant in Hammarsdale and report directly to the SHEQ Manager.

 The main purpose of this role is to:

• Monitor and measure products and process to ensure adequate quality control and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that the plant maintains GMP/GHP standards to make sure that the quality of the products is within customer /company specification.

Minimum Requirements:          

• Appropriate tertiary qualification, e.g. Food Tech Diploma, Bio Tech Diploma, Environmental Health, etc.
• It would be preferable for candidates to have 3 – 5 years supervisory working experience as a QA officer/Technologist.
• It would be preferable for candidates to have a Poultry Meat Examiners/Inspectors Certificate.
• Able to work shifts if required

Duties & Responsibilities:           

• Operational management of quality control and quality assurance, ISO 22 000 and HACCP.
• Participation in internal audits, external audits and customer visits as and when required.
• Monitoring and investigating product complaints and returns.
• Ensuring adherence to contractual, regulatory and internal specifications and requirements.
• Liaising with plant management and Plant Base Cold Storage Management on any non-conforming issues.
• Ensuring adherence to Rainbow’s Total Integrated Management System.
• Staff management and development.
• Reporting on compliance with company and regulatory standards, both Plant and Plant Based Cold Storage.
• Conducting internal audits – both Plant and Plant Based Cold Storage.
• Assistance during plant trials.
• Assistance with any other projects approved by Management.
• Participating in Product KPI audits as and when required at the plant and at Customer premises.
• Action any initiatives as directed by QA Management.
• Accurately prepare, analyze samples, calculate and record data according to set work instructions.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards in the QC monitoring stations / Lab.