Quality Inservice Trainee

RCL FOODS; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company seeks Quality Inservice Trainees in Boksburg. The role involves ensuring product testing and adhering to quality standards while participating in continuous improvement programs. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or related fields. Knowledge of analytical equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed Level 4/5 of the theory studies.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to verify quality and consumer safety of materials.

Responsibilities

• Understand procedures and verify quality and safety of products.
• Prepare finished goods samples for sensory evaluation.
• Conduct analytical testing of raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitor line cleanings and report on results.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of analytical equipment (GC, PH meter, NMR)

Analytical testing

Aseptic sampling techniques

Education

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology or Biotechnology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

SIQALO Foods is seeking to employ four Quality Inservice Trainees. The role will be based in Boksburg and will report into the QA Coordinator Inbound. The purpose of this role is to adhere to procedures ensuring that products are tested and evaluated to meet the necessary standards and specifications in line with FQA and UMA methodology. To ensure that the quality lab services the relevant operational sites effectively provide technical and system support necessary across all operations shifts.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology or Biotechnology.
• Knowledge of analytical equipment such as GC, PH meter, NMR, etc.
• Knowledge of acid-base titrations, gravimetric tests and techniques.
• Must have completed Level 4/5 of the theory studies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand Quality Management Systems, policies & procedures and verify the quality and consumer safety of materials, work‑in‑progress and finished products.
• Preparation of finished goods samples for sensory evaluation.
• Aseptic sampling techniques.
• Sampling and testing of packaging materials.
• Storage of blends and finished goods samples for the duration of the shelf life.
• Analytical testing of raw materials, work‑in‑progress and finished goods in line with ISO methods.
• Line inspections – physical checks on finished products.
• In‑house CRQS assessment and reporting.
• Sampling and testing of blends (PV, FFA and N‑lines) and finished goods (salt, pH, moisture, D3.3 and E‑sigma).
• Daily verification and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Reporting and interpretation of analytical results.
• Monitor line CIP to ensure proper cleaning took place.
• Positive release – ensure samples and/or products are checked and comply after CIP is conducted and during line start‑up.
• Escalate out‑of‑spec results and follow up on corrective action taken.
• Recording and filing of all lab analysis records, sensory records and line inspection records.
• Raise NCA/QEWO for all non‑conforming products or processes.
• Adhere to laboratory safety standards and GLP.
• Participate in product investigations and conduct necessary traceability investigations.
• Attend daily safety meetings and prepare presentations for daily safety awareness.
• Participate in delivering the continuous improvement programme, which involves internal audits, mock recalls, taste panel duties, project team involvement and CI initiatives.