Sanitation & Q. A. Technician

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring the daily and weekly sanitation activities in the establishment so that good sanitation practices are promoted and maintained, as well as performing quality checks on all manufactured products to ensure conformance to standards.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Sanitation & Q.A.Technician

ROLE & CORE FUNCTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring the daily and weekly sanitation activities in the establishment so that good sanitation practices are promoted and maintained, as well as performing quality checks on all manufactured products to ensure conformance to standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Organize and schedule regular cleaning & sanitation activities for the factory.

Monitor the performance of sanitation activities to:

• Ensure staff observes cleaning procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP’s)
• Ensure that all documents and forms are completed and filed

Management of cleaning Supplies & disposables

Assist with corrective action for sanitation problems.

Conduct quality checks on products as per requirements

Assist in conducting sensory analysis and testing as required

Any other duties

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Good judgment and decision making; critical thinking
• Excellent & effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Display high levels of cooperation, honesty and integrity
• Display  high level of efficiency and time management
• Ability to use standard lab equipment eg. scales, refractometer, density meter, pipette etc.
• Knowledge and application of measurement conversion factors
• Good Nose – flavour detection
• Excellent visual colour ability

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

Training & certification in sanitation procedures

GMP and HACCP standards – training/certification

Food Handlers’ Permit

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one years’ working experience in a similar position.

Suitable and interested candidates please submit applications early.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.