Quality Assurance Practitioner

Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure that good laboratory practices are followed, quality testing is conducted and reported, and to take full responsibility for the handling and maintenance of laboratory equipment. To assist in the verification of the various aspects/activities/programs of the Feed Safety Management Systems of the different SOILL sites, the preparation and assisting in audits. To act as a Food Safety team member and support the creation and maintenance of a food safety & quality culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct calculation of quantities of antioxidants are recorded on the load sheets.
• Ensure that each customer has a fully and correctly completed Test Report.
• Responsible for operating sensitive laboratory equipment.
• Daily and weekly verification checks in the Laboratory.
• Inspection of goods received and raw materials.
• Management of retainer and shelf-life samples.
• Preparation of chemical solutions and standards.
• Strict adherence to Laboratory Rules and Regulations.
• Involvement with all Laboratory projects for Production.
• Assist in the training and verifying of new Laboratory trainees.
• Ensure continuous housekeeping within the Laboratory.
• Handling and monitoring Critical Control Points and Operational Prerequisite Plans.
• Verification activities.
• Trending, data analysis and reporting.
• Corrective action implementation and verification.
• Order laboratory consumables as required.
• Updating customer and supplier list.
• Updating and maintaining document control register.
• Weekly inspection of all operation and lab files as well as registers.

External microbiology testing

• Ensure samples are submitted for microbiology testing as per specific customer requirements.
• Ensure all results are sent to customers
• Ensure invoices are signed off and customers are invoiced accordingly.
• PCB testing: Ensure bi-annual PCB testing takes place.

Internal and external Audits/Inspections

• Assist with gathering information
• Maintaining systems
• Corrective action verification

Customer complaints/Rejections

• Assist with investigation

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Food Science, National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be an advantage.
• Experience in Quality systems in the food industry will be to the candidate`s advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant working experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Thoroughness: Ensures detail is checked and no step in the process is overlooked
• Accuracy: Focuses on precision in inspecting products and documenting findings
• Reporting: Can clearly and concisely report findings to senior QA staff or management
• Collaboration: Works effectively with production teams, management, and other QA staff
• Collaboration: Works well within a team, contributing to a positive and productive working environment
• Adaptability: Open to new methods, tools, and changes in procedures
• Integrity: Adheres to ethical standards in reporting and dealing with quality issues, ensuring transparency and honesty
• Confidentiality: Respects the confidentiality of sensitive information regarding products and processes
• Task Prioritization: Manages time effectively to ensure all required checks and inspections are completed
• Documentation: Keeps detailed and organized records of all quality checks and procedures

SOILL VALUES

Ownership

• Accountability and Responsibility

Respect

• We treat other’s how we want to be treated

Strengths-Focused

• Together we achieve more

Excellence

• Creating a high-performance culture

Transparency

• Open and Effective communication

Integrity

• We walk our talk

The opportunity listed has minimum requirements listed and management reserves the right to use additional or other relevant information as criteria for short listing.

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company policy and practice.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but South African citizens will have a distinct advantage