Quality Control Technician

JOB SUMMARY Performs laboratory and visual compliance and verification testing and analysis on raw materials, process materials and finished product to ensure conformance to Food Safety standards and other company requirements.

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to the QC/QA Supervisor or as designated.
• Liaises with Process Technicians/Operators, General staff, Engineering Personnel, Supervisory staff, Warehouse staff, Blending and Brewing Personnel as appropriate.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Liaise with consultants who may visit from time to time, when required.
• Seek quotes as necessary.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Checking the pasteurizer temperature settings and P.U.’s – Hourly and record same date and time.
• Checking product during processing for ph., colour, Total acidity, brix, colour, taste and record same with date and time.
• Monitoring  bottled production for clarity, CO2,air,torque,crimping,volume etc
• Monitoring packaged production for labeling, coding, final packaging.
• Monitoring the concentrations of C.I.P. solutions. – As required for Bottling Production
• Water Analyses of incoming water -Plant, Brewing and Blending, water softener, boiler checks and record same with date and time.
• Monitoring incoming Raw Water quality.  By batches/truck loads
• Routine Quality Control analysis on Brewing and Bottling materials (raw material and incoming packaging testing)
• Recording and Maintaining Quality Control log books.
• Generating simple weekly (or as required) graphs/charts /reports on Quality Control checks done.
• Maintaining Lab records in a file, methods of analyses, standards etc., digitally and hard copy binder.
• Maintains, calibrates, and performs verification test on laboratory equipment and recommends corrective action when required.
•  Maintains the organization and sanitation of the quality control lab and manufacturing areas (e.g. Wine Line) as guided by the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and other implemented standards.
• Conducts all duties in accordance with the Company’s HSE policy and procedures.
• Performs any other related duties required by the job function.
• During bottling quality checks – do inspection check every hour on all finished product during production at:

- Filler / crowner

- Sleever / Labeler

- Case Packer

• Record / Report any low fills; Wrong / missing prints in log sheet attached:

-            BBE date

-            Sleeve missing

-            Sleeve placed incorrectly

-            Missing crowns

-            Missing bottle in case

GENERAL DUTIES 

Ensures compliance regarding the following:

• Quality Management System.
• Food safety
• Health, Safety & Environmental Management System

Fulfill legal obligation with regards to Occupational Safety & Health requirements as stipulated in the OSH Act 2004 as an employee.

REPORTS

• Daily reports on all inspection liquid / batch QC checks done and logging of same.
• Daily reports on all inspection done during bottling and logging of same.
• Provide weekly report on all irregularities / non-conforming products.
• Provide a monthly report on all improvements you suggest to avoid non-conforming product.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least five (5) O’ Levels subjects, including Mathematics and English
•  QC/QA Lab training
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a QC/QA Lab Technician in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of minimum requirement.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite program and other relevant software.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.