Food Safety Technologist at RCL Foods

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/ Grade 12
• B.Sc. Consumer Science/Food Science/ B-Tech. Food technology/ N.D Food Technology
• N.D Biotechnology
• ISO 22000 implementation/ FSSC 22000
• Good numerical Skills
• PC literate
• Good Interpersonal skills - able to work and communicate at all levels throughout the business
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as under own initiative

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Compile a customer database that stipulates their external analysis needs and continuously update to keep it current.  
• Identify and submit all samples requiring external analytical/microbiological testing as per schedule. Ensuring that testing is completed timeously to avoid shipping delays.
• Managing environmental monitoring program, ensuring swabs are taken as per the testing schedule.
• Ensure compliance to good housekeeping practices.
• To assist with analytical testing as and when staffing issues arise.
• To be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.
• Conduct all food safety training needs for the plant.
• Conduct daily staff hygiene checks.
• Ensure staff adhere to Food Safety Culture
• Perform daily quality analysis on final goods to determine compliance to the specification.
• Conduct frequent process control audits to ensure compliance.
• Update QC test methods when necessary
• Assist with information required for monthly QC monthly Report.