Technologist (Biscuits) at AVI Limited

An opportunity has become available for a Technologist to join our Snackworks Isando site. Reporting directly to the Biscuit Specialist in the R & D Department.

Duties

Analysis of materials and product

• Carry out routine material/product analysis
• Arrange external material/product analysis
• Analysis and reporting of analytical results
• Arrange calibration and servicing of equipment according to schedule
• Maintain stock levels of laboratory consumables

Pilot Plant Tests

• Carry out routine material/product tests
• Arrange external material/product analysis
• Analysis and reporting of test results
• Arrange calibration and servicing of equipment according to schedule
• Maintain stock levels of pilot plant spares and change-parts
• Maintain stock levels of pilot plant consumables
• Collect laboratory and/or inline trial data
• Order material for pilot trials

Factory Trials

• Collect trial data
• Analysis and Reporting on factory trials

Shelf-life studies

• Pack and distribute of samples
• Analyse shelf life data and report
• Control storage of shelf life samples
• Arrange calibration and servicing of equipment according to schedule

Sensory evaluation

• Pack and distribute of samples
• Setup and conduct sensory evaluation

New/modified product/process development

• Produce concept samples projects following Design and Development procedures
• Conduct literature surveys on process, ingredients and acts and regulations for the purpose of developing or optimizing analytical methods, processes and products
• Brief suppliers on new analytical instruments, product, packaging and raw material requirements
• Develop product and process assessment methods.
• Develop new BOP’s and update existing NPD process BOP’s

Manufacturing Support

• Actively support manufacturing in troubleshooting
• Participate in optimization projects run by factory
• Participate in validation and verification of processes and operating procedures

SHE, Quality and Food Safety

• Participate in customer complaints and investigations on product issues
• Participate in SHE initiatives
• Participate in GMP and HACCP initiatives
• Maintain GMP in workplace

Experience required:

• At least 1 year experience gained in a similar role in a FMCG/Manufacturing environment
• Experience working with various equipment and machines eg lab equipment, processing and packaging equipment
• MS Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Project

Special requirements:

• Must be prepared to work shifts and overtime when required

Qualifications & Competences required:

• Tertiary qualification preferably in Food Science & Technology (B.Tech or BSc.)
• Previous experience in the baking industry
• Practical & Theoretical Baking Science & Technology training is an advantage

Competencies:

• Applying Expertise & Technology
• Writing & reporting
• Analysing
• Work with people
• Planning & organising