Quality Intern

Unilever; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Boksburg is seeking a Quality Intern to support the factory in protecting product quality, ensuring compliance with specifications and delivering safe, consistent products to consumers.

The role reports to the Measurement and Testing Coordinator, is full-time and on-site, and offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to quality assurance, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths and Science.
• Diploma/Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry majoring in Analytical Chemistry.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an analytical laboratory environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• To perform the required analytical functions to produce powder.
• Instrumentation / Verification
• Consumer Complaints investigation
• PQS - (pack weight verification, date code, seal join)
• Plant and Line start up verification audits
• Reports and COA writing
• Raw Material Analysis
• Chemical and glassware
• Inventory Trials/Innovation support
• Decision making (nonconformance and pass) and escalation
• 5S and Safety in the laboratory
• Support CAPA, continuous improvement, and quality compliance activities

Skills

Analytical thinking

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Degree in Analytical Chemistry OR Chemistry majoring in Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry Diploma

Food Technology

Bio-Chemistry Diploma

Job description

Join us as a Quality Intern

Function: Supply Chain, Reports to: Measurement and testing Coordinator

Scope: Local

Location: Boksburg

Terms & Conditions: Full-time, on site

This role exists to protect product quality, ensure compliance with specifications, and support the factory in delivering safe, consistent, and superior products to consumers. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters - for people and the planet. Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Key Responsibilities

• To perform the required analytical functions to produce powder.
• Instrumentation / Verification
• Consumer Complaints investigation
• PQS - (pack weight verification, date code, seal join)
• Plant and Line start up verification audits
• Reports and COA writing
• Raw Material Analysis
• Chemical and glassware
• Inventory Trials/Innovation support
• Decision making (nonconformance and pass) and escalation
• 5S and Safety in the laboratory
• Support CAPA, continuous improvement, and quality compliance activities

Required Qualifications

• Matric with Maths and Science
• Diploma/Degree in Analytical Chemistry OR in Chemistry majoring in Analytical Chemistry
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an analytical laboratory environment is advantageous

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical Chemistry Diploma
• Food Technology
• Bio- Chemistry Diploma

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is a factory-based role in Boksburg & requires 100% of time attendance on site. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.