Quality Assurance Technician at AVI Limited

• Shape the Future with Us! A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled Quality Assurance Technician at NBL Westmead Biscuits in Westmead, Durban. Your role will be to ensure that all Finished Goods leaving the factory are of the best quality and are food safe.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor
Key Areas of Impact:

• Daily real time analysing of Shopware data to assist the Team Leader with addressing out of specifications and quality non-conformances on the line during the production run
• To ensure the test equipment on the factory floor is calibrated and verified (including an in-line measurement equipment) and training of Operators on test methods for checking the quality of product
• To complete cleaning verifications on start-up, change over and deep cleaning
• To support Food Safety through daily audits of Critical Control Points (CCP’s) and attending GMP audits.
• To assist with trial support for technical and New Product Development (NPD) product trials in the factory
• To complete after hours laboratory testing of incoming materials
• To conduct statistical process control (SPC) studies/trend analysis and manage outliers with the help of production and technical team, for both processing and packing areas.
• Product Sensory is managed through daily Key Value Items (KVI) sessions and end of shelf life analysis. Held for Investigation (HFI) product is sampled for assessment.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• At least 3 years’ experience in the food industry
• Sound communication skills – verbal and written
• Good problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Good Computer skills

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Diploma/ Degree in Food Technology/Food Science/Biotechnology
• Professional certifications in AIB (GMP) standards, FSSC 22000 (HACCP, ISO 22000 and PRP’s) will be an advantage

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Shopware proficiency
• Minitab