QUALITY CONTROL ASSISTANT – FRUIT PACKHOUSE – KLAPMUTS

Agricruitment; Klapmuts; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricruitment in South Africa is seeking a Quality and Compliance Assistant to uphold QA processes, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and drive best practices along the packing line from receiving to dispatch.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to train staff, perform basic quality testing, participate in audits, and identify improvements for product quality and safety. Overtime and night shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual Afrikaans/English
• Experience in similar role
• Willing to work overtime and nightshift
• Experience in food production environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Quality Control: Implement and monitor QA procedures throughout packing from receiving to dispatch.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, quality standards, HACCP and GlobalGAP.
• Training and Development: Provide ongoing training to staff on quality standards and food handling.
• Reporting: Prepare regular quality performance reports and document inspection results and corrective actions.
• Audits and Inspections: Participate in internal and external audits and address non-compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and collaborate to enhance product quality and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality testing

Training delivery

Bilingual Afrikaans/English

Overtime nightshift

Own transport

Job description

Position Overview

My Client is seeking a highly motivated Quality and Compliance Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role is essential to maintaining their quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and implementing best practices in food safety. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for quality in the food production sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures throughout the packing process from receiving raw materials to dispatching finished products.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices, including HACCP and GlobalGAP requirements.
• Training and Development: Provide ongoing training to staff on quality standards, compliance requirements, and food handling practices.
• Reporting: Prepare regular quality performance reports, documenting inspection results, quality issues, and corrective actions taken.
• Audits and Inspections: Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards; address any non-compliance issues effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in quality processes and collaborate with the team to implement solutions that enhance product quality and safety.

Desired Skills

• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach in identifying and solving quality issues.
• Capability to perform basic quality testing and assessments.
• Experience in conducting training sessions and supporting team development.

Non-negotiable:

• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans/English)
• Own transport/ License
• Experience in similar role
• Willing to work overtime and nightshift