Assistant: Laboratory
Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd
Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.
Job Purpose
To conduct incoming quality inspections and analyses of raw materials, ingredients and packaging materials to ensure compliance with company procedures, food safety standards and customer quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- All incoming inspection on raw material, pre-samples, package material, wine and other ingredients (according to procedures).
- All incoming inspection according to coke requirements and other client requirements.
- Analysis performed within the required time intervals.
- Calibrations of equipment (auto titrator, refractometer, sodium meter etc.)
- Make sure that every lot is represented by a COA/COC and compare results.
- Accurate recordkeeping and traceability of raw materials and packaging materials.
- Raise non-conformances for any deviations to the Raw materials Technologist.
- GMP & GLP
- Ad-hoc tasks requested from time to time by the supervisor/other department heads.
- Managing of quality and technical records.
- Ensure food safety quality, environmental and occupational health and safety practices are adhering to as per company policies and procedures.
- Hygiene and HACCP/ISO in workplace.
Experience And Qualifications
- Grade 12.
- Computer skills
- 1-year relevant experience.
Skills And Competencies
- Good understanding of products produced at the plant.
- Good eyesight and taste.
- Professional enthusiastic, hardworking, and well organized.
- Good time management.
- Good communication skills and able to work under pressure.
- Able to work with others and willing to contribute to team.
Diversity & Inclusion
Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.