Technician: Laboratory - Kroonstad at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Purpose of the job:     

• To ensure product quality performance is in line with customer requirements throughout all production activities, using the standards practice and testing methodologies.
• To record all test results including product information for traceability
• To identify and record all product non-conformances and ensure that they are reported to relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily quality control checks on incoming raw material, in-process product and finished/packed product.
• Conduct daily quality control sample testing for equipment verification and intermediate checks on instruments to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Sampling and testing production products/samples against required specification.
• Communicate with Millers/plant operators on any detected product non-conformances and assist with attempts to bring product quality within required tolerances.
• Ensure that out of specification controls samples are investigated and root cause with corrective action are provided.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the lab daily by ensuring that work area meet company hygiene policy.
• Ensure machine breakdowns are recorded and reported to Lab Supervisor.
• Issue Certificate of Analysis of final product on request.
• Ensure LIMS data is captured accurately and in real time.
• Label and store retained samples in line with procedure.
• Participate in Invocom and internal and external audits.
• Responsible for adhering to the ISO 17025 requirements.

Qualification Requirements    

• National Diploma in Food Technology / Analytical Chemistry or equivalent

Experience Requirements    

• 2 years in Quality Control or Quality Assurance Laboratory in the food industry
• GLP, GMP, HACCP and Supplier Quality Assurance experience
• At least 1 year exposure to LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and or data capturing.
• Knowledge and or experience of ISO 17025 will be advantageous.

Key Outputs    

Job Related Competencies (knowledge, skills and attributes):

 Essential

• Planning and Organizing
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analyzing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable

• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Working with People
• Relating and Networking
• Presenting and Communicating Information

Other Requirements:

• Able to work in a high performance, results oriented environment.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Overtime will be expected from time to time.