Quality Inservice Trainee

SIQALO Foods is seeking to employ x4 Quality Inservice Trainees. The role will be based in Boksburg and will report into the QA Coordinator Inbound.

The purpose of this role is to adhere to procedures ensuring that products are tested and evaluated to meet the necessary standards and specifications in line with FQA and UMA methodology. To ensure that the quality lab services the relevany operational sites effectively providing technical and system support necessary across all operationsl shifts.

Understand Quality Management Systems, policies & procedures and verify the quality and consumer safety of materials, work-in-progress and finished product viz.:

Preparation of finish goods samples for sensory evaluation

Aseptic sampling techniques

Sampling and testing of packaging materials.

Storage of Blends and Finished goods samples for the duration of the shelf life.

Analytical testing of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods in line with ISO methods

Line inspections- physical checks on finished products

In house CRQS assessment and reporting

Sampling and testing of blends (PV, FFA and N-lines) and Finished goods (Salt, pH, Moisture, D3.3 and E-sigma).

Daily verification and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Reporting and interpretation of analytical results.

Monitor line CIP to ensure proper cleaning took place.

Positive release - - Ensure samples and/or products are checked and comply after CIP is conducted and during line start-up.

Escalate the out-of-spec results and follow-up on action taken.

Recording and filling of all Lab analysis records, Sensory records and Line inspection records.

Raise NCA/QEWO for all non-conforming products or processes.

Adhere to Laboratory Safety standards and GLP.

Participate in product investigations and conduct necessary traceability investigations.

Attend the Daily Safety meetings and prepare presentations for the daily safety awareness.

Participate in delivering the continuous improvement programme which involves internal audits, mock recalls, taste panel duties, project team involvement, involvement in CI initiatives

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Food Tech or Biotechnology.

Knowledge of analytical equipment such as GC, PH meter, NMR, ect.

Knowledge of acidi-base titrations, gravimetric tests and techniques thereof.

Must have completed the L4/5 of the theory studies.