Raw Materials Assistant

Our client, situated in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town in Muizenberg, is the local branch of an international food manufacturing facility. The company is one of the South African market-leaders in manufacturing therapeutic foods, while operating under extreme food safety conditions and standards.

The company’s Production Department is looking for a Raw Materials Assistant to join the team and work in the Receiving areas. The incumbent will be part of the Operations team and will report to the Raw Materials Coordinator.

Duties:

• Adhering to and maintaining food safety, health, quality and hygiene standards at all times
• Adhering to and implementing standard operating procedures and the quality management system
• Mitigating food safety and health & safety risks in the factory
• Performing cleaning and sanitation procedures according to standard operating procedures
• Performing quality checks on all raw materials
• Issuing of raw materials and packing materials
• Operating the pallet jack and hand-held jack
• Completing necessary paperwork (verification checklists, hygiene checklists, cleaning checklists, waste control checklists, stock sheets, requisition forms)
• Reporting deviations regarding production, manufacturing, equipment, food safety and health & safety
• Maintaining all housekeeping standards at all times
• Providing reasonable ad-hoc assistance in other departments, as and when needed

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and experience working in the Food Industry and Standards in South Africa (e.g. HACCP, ISO, FSSC)
• At least 5-10 years’ knowledge of and experience in production/manufacturing
• Experience working in an FMCG environment
• Experience/training in Occupational Health and Safety
• Knowledge of and experience with stock-take procedures (FIFO)
• Valid fork-lift licence
• Willing and able to work shifts
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative record-keeping and filing (manual/electronic)
• Punctual, results-oriented, adaptable and able to work in a team environment
• Time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Able to maintain high standards, good work ethic and integrity

The company offers market-related remuneration and pension benefits, based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.