FMCG QA Technician — Ensure Product Excellence

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our QA team in the FMCG sector. You will perform routine inspections, document findings, and support production to ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety standards such as HACCP, calibration of lab equipment, and collaboration with colleagues to prevent deviations and safeguard brand quality.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in FMCG.
• Understanding of quality management systems (ISO, GMP).
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and conducting analytical tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished FMCG products.
• Document all quality control findings and maintain records of inspections and tests.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Identify non-conforming products or processes and report issues to the QA Manager.
• Collaborate with production staff to implement corrective actions and prevent deviations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and other regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Lab equipment proficiency

Education

National Diploma or Bachelors in Food Science or Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our QA team in the FMCG sector. You will perform routine inspections, document findings, and support production to ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety standards such as HACCP, calibration of lab equipment, and collaboration with colleagues to prevent deviations and safeguard brand quality.