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Quality Controller

Quality Controller

Peoplefinder Career PlacementsKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Quality Controller

Our client in the FMCG / Manufacturing Industry requires the services of a Quality Controller to ensure that the assigned production line meets and exceeds quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas :

Quality Control :

  • Perform quality control (QC) checks and generate reports for incoming and outgoing products to ensure that they meet quality and safety standards in accordance with regulations.
  • Compile QC reports and checklists.
  • Perform sensory evaluation for incoming raw materials to ensure consistent quality and for product improvement.
  • Perform regular internal and external quality control and monitor their quality to provide timely feedback for improvement.
  • Monitoring and recording shelf life and temperatures for raw materials.
  • Inspect packaging and labels on all products before despatch.
  • Inspect equipment for sanitation and integrity.
  • Perform preoperational checks for hygiene and quality standards.

Health and Safety :

  • Monitoring staff entrance to the production area to ensure staff adhere to the strictest hygiene practices.
  • Daily glass and hard plastic checks to ensure no particles are found in products.
  • Weekly chemical calibration checks.
  • Ensure staff adhere to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) requirements and reporting non-conformance to management.

    • Cleaning team supervision :

  • Monitor execution of cleaning activities delivered by cleaners.
  • Plan and schedule cleaning team.
  • Ensure adherence to cleaning schedules and display of schedules.

    • Desired Experience & Qualification

    The successful candidate must have :

  • Matric with a degree in Food Science or relevant qualification.
  • At least 1-3 years of relevant experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry.
  • Practical experience supervising a team in day-to-day quality control / assurance, hygiene, health, and standards.
  • Knowledge of basic Food Safety, HACCP Implementation, line inspections, and housekeeping will be advantageous.
  • Basic computer literacy skills.
  • Leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Task and quality-oriented with the ability to plan and organize.
  • Ability to build customer relations and resolve conflict.
  • Self-motivated and driven with strong integrity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
  • Willingness to work night shifts.

    • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    If you do send an email to the recruiter directly : please state the position you are applying for.

    Package & Remuneration

    To be discussed during the interview stage.

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