OperationsAccountable for specialist outputs, as well as initiating quality standards within defined work routines and policies.Job PurposeTo ensure effective use of lab equipment and reagents in order to collect samples, analyse, monitor and inspect these samples within the lab.Key Accountabilities and OutputsEquipment and ReagentsDaily verification of EquipmentPreparation of Chemical Standards and ReagentsReporting of any broken or faulty equipmentDiscarding of expired reagentsSampling and AnalysisFinal syrup samples for brix, density, aroma, taste and appearancePreparation of Control DrinksApproval of Start Up based on test resultsAnalysis of Final Products Samples, such as brix, density, net content, gas volume, sensory, pH, colour, Titrable acidity, inverted brix, residual air, seam analysisSampling and analysis of treated water samples for sucrose, glucose, total alkalinity, pH, hardness, sensorySampling and analysis of raw waterSampling of CO2 from tankers and testing for sensory issues, receiving COA'sMonitoring and InspectionsMonitoring and recording can warmer temperatureMonitoring and Inspection of the Water treatment filter and UV lampsOPRP monitoring of syrup and water sampleCIP and Post CIP verification checksVerification of chemical concentrationReporting non-conformances and providing detailed information pertaining to non-conformancesResponsible for internal lab control, consumables, equipmentDocumentation and Record KeepingDocumentation Control of SOP's and RecordsCompletion of Product Release ReportsGenerating Product COA'sQuality Trends for product analysisFood SafetyEnforces food safety requirementsReports and handles glass breakage for lab glassware in accordance with established proceduresAdherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental StandardsEnsure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization's code of conduct.Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.GeneralResponsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and ensure that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green red and yellow areas)Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and proceduresMaintains expected performance standardsWhile Job Descriptions are written up for the purpose of a basic outline of the work and responsibilities associated with the Job, the Company encourages and expects all employees from time to time, to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description.Qualifications And ExperienceNQF 6 National Diploma in Food Tech, Biotech or Analytical Chemistry (Essential)Up to 3 years' (Operational Execution) FMCG; Bottling EquipmentBasic MS Excel; MS Word; E MailKey QualitiesCommunication: Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasksProblem Solving: Proactive identification of problems that are concrete and procedural, troubleshoot and apply solutions in line with guidelines provided or escalate more complex problems to superiors, providing information required to solve problems.Relationships Maintained: Others outside of own work area but inside the organisation
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