Quality Control Technologist

Optential Consulting; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Optential Consulting is seeking a Quality Control Technologist to ensure beverage packaging products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves inspecting raw materials and packaging, sampling for lab analysis, and maintaining quality systems across production.

Key duties include daily QC inspections, data recording, nonconformance reporting, and supporting GMP/PRP audits to drive continuous improvement and compliance within the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in beverage QC or food quality control preferred.
• Strong sampling and inspection capabilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Familiarity with GMP and PRP practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials and packaging components against specifications.
• Collect samples for lab analysis and coordinate external testing.
• Perform daily product quality inspections and analyses per sampling plan.
• Maintain product retention sampling system and verify measuring equipment.
• Document all tests, inspections and audits and report nonconformances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with audits and certifications.

Skills

Quality control

Sampling

Documentation

GMP

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technologist

Report To: Quality Assurance Manager Department Quality

Direct Reports: None

Job Purpose

Ensuring that all beverage packaging products meet the company's quality standards, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectation through maintaining quality management systems

Raw Material & Packaging Inspection

• Inspect incoming raw materials (e.g., concentrates, and dry ingredients) and packaging components (cans, lids, labels, cartons) against specifications.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis as required.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of materials to prevent contamination or deterioration

Sampling, Testing and Analysis

• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with and Coach production and warehouse teams to ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the value chain
• Daily Product Quality Inspections & Analysis as per the Minimum Mandatory Sampling Plan (includes, but not limited to CO2, DO, alcohol, NTU’s, Brix, pH, volumes, organoleptic & seam analysis)
• Collection and dispatch of samples to external laboratory for analysis - Vinlab samples
• Daily maintenance of the Product Retention sampling system
• Daily Verification of measuring equipment.
• Daily identification of Non-Conforming stock and updating the write off report.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all quality control tests, inspections, and audits
• Report on daily conformances and nonconformances

Continuous Improvement

• Ensure that quality management systems and food safety management systems are implemented and maintained throughout the production process
• Analyze quality control data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Suggest changes to quality control procedures and processes.
• Participate in GMP / PRP audits as per audit schedule
• Participate in Facility and Personnel Hygiene inspection and Conduct daily line clearance.
• Work with external auditors to facilitate FSSC 22000 certification and maintain ongoing compliance.