Quality Assurance Technician III

The Quality Assurance Technician is required to conduct verification activities to ensure critical areas of the production processes adhere to the established requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare samples for tasting; manage and maintain the Sensory Program on the shifts
• Manage and maintain panellist on the team
• Conduct verification of all critical process parameters, namely but not limited to product coding and finished product verification mainly as it relates to the Blow Moulding Process
• Prepare solutions and samples as required to ensure effective process verification
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verify compliance to company standards and policies (Quality, Food Safety, OSHE), and effectively communicate when there are deviations from standards
• Calibrate, maintain and operate standard equipment
• Assist with the maintenance of the Document Control System through Intelex Software
• Responsible for conducting process audits as requested by QA Manager/ Supervisor
• Maintain accurate and organized records of QA activities
• Assist with Statistical Process Control
• Provide recommendations for improvement of processes
• Prepare the relevant reports, presentations, update manuals and documents as required
• Any other duty as may be assigned within the scope of the job

   JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Associate of Science Degree in the Natural Sciences with passes in both CAPE Units 1 & 2  or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge in a food production environment with previous laboratory experience would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal including the preparation of reports with the ability to/ communicate with varying staff levels
• Excellent analytical, presentation and time management skills
• Meticulous, with the ability to work on own initiative within a demanding environment
• Advanced competence in the use of MS Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)

 Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted!