Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Control & Monitoring
- Monitor production processes and report deviations or abnormalities during shifts.
- Record temperatures of incoming raw materials, including meat, blood, and feathers.
- Measure and record pH levels of raw materials received.
- Collect and test product samples hourly during production.
- Record bag temperatures hourly and communicate results to the production team.
- Complete Product Release Forms for every batch produced and ensure no batch is released without the required documentation.
- Report feather meal moisture levels immediately after batch discharge.
- Conduct sieve inspections and complete inspection records.
- Perform odour control checks and maintain related documentation.
- Conduct effluent water analysis and record findings.
Documentation & Reporting
- Complete and submit daily shift quality reports before the end of each shift.
- Maintain accurate records of all inspections, sampling activities, and test results.
- Communicate quality-related information and deviations promptly to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards and procedures.
Dispatch & Compliance
- Inspect trucks prior to dispatch to ensure cleanliness and suitability for loading.
- Verify that no vehicle leaves the site without a completed inspection.
- Maintain photographic records of truck cleanliness and dispatch compliance.
- Support food safety, hygiene, and quality initiatives across the plant.
- Promote good manufacturing practices (GMP) and maintain high housekeeping standards.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Minimum 23 years' experience in a Quality Control or Quality Assurance role.
- Previous experience in the Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Meat Processing, Rendering, or Animal Feed industry will be highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, HACCP, and quality control procedures.
- Ability to conduct product inspections, sampling, and basic quality testing.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
- Good communication and reporting skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and WhatsApp-based reporting.
- Ability to work shifts and in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- High level of accuracy
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Team player
- Commitment to food safety and quality standards
- Ability to work under pressure
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Candidates must be willing to relocate to Greylingstad (Nthorwane), Mpumalanga
- Applicants residing in Johannesburg or other metropolitan areas who intend to commute will not be considered
- The role requires shift work (07:00 19:00 on a rotational basis), making daily commuting impractical
- A guaranteed 13th cheque is included
- Performance-based bonuses are awarded based on individual performance and achievement of KPIs.