Quality Controller

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd); Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in South Africa is seeking a candidate for microbiological testing on raw materials and finished products. This role involves maintaining quality management systems and conducting lab administration. Candidates should have a Matric certificate and a diploma in Food Science or a similar qualification, along with relevant experience. The position may necessitate overtime work.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate and diploma/degree in Food Science or relevant similar qualification required.
• 1-2 years of Microbiological Laboratory experience in an FMCG environment preferred.
• Ability to produce accurate and neat work essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.
• Ensure accurate, timely results that meet specifications.
• Assist with troubleshooting in production and investigate consumer complaints.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Matric certificate

Diploma/degree in Food Science or similar

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• The successful candidate will conduct microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.
• Ensure accurate, timely results that meet set specifications.
• Assist with troubleshooting in production, investigating consumer complaints, support sensory analysis and providing feedback.
• Maintain Quality Management Systems and keep documentation up to date.
• Handle lab administration, data capturing, report compilation, sample dispatch to third-party labs, and manage stock and budgets.

Knowledge and Skills:

• The successful candidate will have a Matric certificate accompanied by a diploma/degree in Food Science or relevant similar science qualification and relevant science background and training.
• Preferred candidates must have 1-2 years of Microbiological Laboratory working experience in FMCG environment, should be able to produce accurate and neat work, have good organizational and communication skills and be reliable.
• The position will require overtime to be worked.