Technician Lab at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job Description    

• To perform the necessary quality control
• Test and checks as stipulated in the QC Manual to ensure that all products
• To timeously and accurately conduct quality control checks and tests on incoming raw material, in process product and finished/packed goods to achieve quality standards as per the SOP.
• To timeously ensure that testing equipment are in good condition to ensure accuracy of results.
• To analyse and record the results to verify whether the products are within specification and inform line and or supervisor accordingly.
• To timeously and accurately conduct line trials and experiments assisting R&D to contribute to quality improvements, innovation, and new product developments.
• To timeously and accurately conduct internal and external shelf-life evaluations to verify shelf-life and product quality.
• To maintain general standard of housekeeping and safety to meet GLP standards.
• To ensure Food Safety (FSSC 22000) adherence.
• To ensure that the OHS Act is complied with.
• To ensure timeous and accurate results capturing onto LIMS.
• Adhere to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules to ensure that the Laboratory and equipment is always in a clean condition.
• General deep cleaning of the laboratory should be maintained monthly during maintenance (Walls, Windows, Cupboards etc.)
• Daily, weekly, monthly maintenance of equipment as per operator manual

Qualification Requirements    

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
• Qualified Food Technologist or relevant science degree

Experience Requirements    

• 5 years of experience in a laboratory environment will be an advantage.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office package)

Key Outputs    

• Planning and organising
• Follow Instructions and Procedures
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to detail – Accuracy of analysis and information.
• Basic analysis and problem-solving
• Working under pressure
• Working independently and self-motivated
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to work cohesively in a Team.
• Pressurized environment
• Must be able to work shifts.
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
• Required to be on stand-by
• Overtime expected from time to time.