Workplace Experience Student: Quality

Tiger Brands; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a laboratory technician to conduct accurate testing using specialized equipment. The role involves routine analyses and adherence to food safety regulations. Ideal candidates are knowledgeable in laboratory practices and have a strong attention to detail to ensure quality control of products.

Qualifications

• Proficient in wheat flour and maize meal laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and safety standards.
• Ability to accurately record and report laboratory results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate testing in the laboratory using specialized equipment.
• Perform routine food chemistry analyses and rheological testing.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and risk policies.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Food safety compliance

Chemical solutions preparation

Tools

Alveograph

Farinograph

Extensograph

Mixograph

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Responsibilities

• Carrying out accurate testing in the laboratory using specialised equipment, correctly handling and treating samples, accurately recording results and data, monitor and maintain compliance with legislation, maintain the highest standard of food safety for products.
• Conduct daily analyses on control samples to evaluated equipment accuracy.
• Analyses laboratory control samples to evaluated equipment accuracy.
• Adherence to daily, weekly and monthly in-house equipment cleaning and maintenance programs.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in all wheat flour and maize meal laboratory tests.
• Familiar with and competent in test baking open top breads, scones and cakes.
• Adherence to methodology and technique for all wheat flour and maize meal laboratory tests conducted.
• Adherence to GLP and methodology when making up chemical solutions.
• Maintain accuracy by means of self-audits against the applicable test methodology.
• Analyses daily laboratory control samples to evaluate accuracy of technique.
• Evaluates and immediately record and reports on results not within specification.
• Conduct routine food chemistry analyses, including, but not limited to fat, moisture, protein, starch and ash determinations.
• Perform regular rheological testing, including, but not limited to Alveograph, Dough Lab, Farinograph, Extensograph and Mixograph.
• Complete daily quantitative testing including but not limited to protein, wet and dry gluten, falling number, granulation, etcetera.
• Immediately follow-up, record and react to results not keeping within trend.
• Provide accurate input with regards to laboratory test results.
• Neat and legible recording of results.
• Immediate reporting of results not keeping within trend.
• Ensure Good Laboratory Practices are applied at all times.
• Ensure correct PPE is used in accordance with safety standards.
• Compliance to Environment and Risk policies and procedures.
• Adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensure that monthly safety and risk inspections are conducted.
• Ensure that all inspections and tests are completed, risk control registers and check sheets are completed correctly and signed off.

Equity and Inclusion

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.