Hands-on Food QC Officer — Fish Processing

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legends Agency is seeking a Quality Control Officer for a fish processing facility in St Helena Bay. The role involves hands-on quality inspections, ensuring GMP compliance and documenting food safety records on the factory floor.

You will work with the Factory Supervisor and QA Manager to uphold high food safety and quality standards, perform audits, and maintain documentation. 3+ years in food manufacturing and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in food manufacturing, preferably fish/seafood processing.
• Practical knowledge of GMP and HACCP.
• Experience in quality inspections and food safety documentation.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Email.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to work independently on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and finished-product quality inspections.
• Perform GMP, hygiene and housekeeping inspections.
• Monitor compliance with food safety, quality and production procedures.
• Identify, record and follow up on quality issues and non-conformances.
• Complete and maintain food safety and quality records.
• Assist with FSMS implementation and maintenance.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Report quality and food safety issues to management.

Skills

GMP

HACCP

Quality inspections

Food safety docs

MS Word

MS Excel

Email

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Factory floor

Job description

The Legends Agency is seeking a Quality Control Officer for a fish processing facility in St Helena Bay. The role involves hands-on quality inspections, ensuring GMP compliance and documenting food safety records on the factory floor.

You will work with the Factory Supervisor and QA Manager to uphold high food safety and quality standards, perform audits, and maintain documentation. 3+ years in food manufacturing and strong attention to detail are essential.