Our client in Paarl is looking for a Food Technologist to join their team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the various quality systems of the factory as well as some additional functions.
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Compile and reconcile in-house and customer specifications for all manufactured products.
• Give customer product specifications for specific orders to Quality Controller/Production/Filling Department to standardize/manufacture product accordingly.
• Allocate products according to quality and decide which products must be re-worked or rejected.
• Investigate all quality problems and make recommendations to General Manager.
• Assist Fruit Receiving in evaluating raw products when required.
• Ensure that all laboratory instruments’ calibrations are done and arrange external services annually.
• Take stock of equipment and chemicals in laboratory
• Internal Audit forms and file
• Certificate of Analysis
• Liaise with company’s management representative.
• Ensure that all parties concerned are familiar with applicable procedures/policies.
• Manage the Corrective Action (non-conformance) System: Receive internal and external customer complaints, do an enquiry and initiate corrective action (ensure confidentiality of customer and work towards continuous improvement of systems and customer satisfaction).

REQUIREMENTS:
• Degree in Food Science or Microbiology
• 2-5 years’ experience as a Food Technologist
• Thorough and accurate with strong management & organizational skills
• Independent and the ability to show initiative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to deadlines.
• Strong computer literacy, especially with Excel and Word
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans & English with additional African language an advantage

SALARY
R20 000 per month CTC