Quality Controller

Astral Foods Ltd; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Foods Ltd. is seeking a detail‑oriented candidate to oversee the Micro Lab NIR and quality systems, perform daily stocktakes, and ensure traceability of raw materials and finished products. You will monitor surfactants and Salmonella programs and support packing material replenishment.

Requirements include Grade 12 or a National Diploma in Quality, strong Excel/MS Office skills, and excellent numerical and communication abilities. Fluency in English and/or Xhosa is preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent; a National Diploma in Quality is advantageous.
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Responsibilities

• Control of the Micro Lab NIR and Quality.
• Stocktake (daily and monthly).
• Quality control on all incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Surfactant monitoring and Salmonella controlled program.
• Daily replenishing of packing materials.
• Handling and analysis of on-farm raw materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleaning in Micro Lab NIR.
• Completion of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Timeous generation of P/O's and receipting thereof.
• Ensuring that all raw materials and finished products are 100% traceable and ISO, GMP, HACCP, code of conduct and 20 Keys compliant.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

English/Xhosa fluency

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma in Quality

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Control of the Micro Lab NIR and Quality:
• Stocktake (daily and monthly).
• Quality control on all incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Surfactant monitoring and Salmonella controlled program.
• Daily replenishing of packing materials.
• Handling and analysis of on-farm raw materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleaning in Micro Lab NIR.
• Completion of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Timeous generation of P/O's and receipting thereof.
• Ensuring that all raw materials and finished products are 100% traceable and ISO, GMP, HACCP, code of conduct and 20 Keys compliant. Samples submitted as required and results available on the laboratory system.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent; and/or relevant National Diploma Quality will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy in: Excel and Outlook or other MS Office experience.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Possess a high work ethic, attention to detail with the required accuracy.
• Organisational ability and good time management.
• Ability to apply laboratory protocol and methodology.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assertive, self-motivated and pro-active.
• Must be a team-player.
• Converse fluently in English and/or Xhosa.