Quality Controller - Meadow Feeds

Trending Talent Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Trending Talent Solutions seeks a detail-oriented Lab QA assistant to oversee Micro Lab NIR operations, monitor quality, manage stocktakes and ensure compliance with ISO, GMP, HACCP and the 20 Keys program. You will handle daily reporting, material traceability, and daily packing material replenishment, with discipline and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Excel and Outlook is advantageous, and fluency in English or Xhosa is required.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent; and/or National Diploma in Quality is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Outlook or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• High work ethic with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organisational ability and good time management.
• Ability to apply laboratory protocols and methodologies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assertive, self-motivated, and pro-active; team player.
• Fluent in English and/or Xhosa.

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 traceability of all materials and compliance with ISO, GMP, HACCP, code of conduct and 20 Keys; samples submitted and results available on the laboratory system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Laboratory protocol knowledge

Team-player

Fluent English or Xhosa

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

National Diploma in Quality (advantageous)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

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.