Quality Control Technician OperationsAccountable for specialist outputs, as well as initiating quality standards within defined work routines and policies.Job PurposeTo ensure effective quality control through the verification of lab equipment, manufacturing processes (including syrup, start up, online products, CIP/COP, finished goods, and packaging), treated water and to monitor and enforce PRP's.Key Accountabilities and OutputsDaily verification of scales, SDA, Auto titrator, PH meter, Refracto meter, Incubators and Thermometers Manufacturing water supply.Raw and treated water monitoring of Chlorine, alkalinity, turbidity, Iron, Manganese and conductivity levels, including sensory analysis.UV monitoring, OPRP Filter inspections.Effluent COD analysis.Syrup analysis (Density, Brix, PH).Control drink (Density, Brix, PH, TA, Sensory).Final product testing online (Co2, Brix, PH, TA, Sensory).Check that the skew bar is set at the correct height, the barcode stickers and coding on bottle have the correct information and is legible.Check the torques on all capping heads.Check that labels conform to spec.Check Final product parameters such as Co2, Brix, Density, PH, TA, Sensory.Report any non-conformances to the Line Supervisor and QC Supervisor.Authorize the line supervisor to proceed once start up results have been passed.Authorize the line supervisor to proceed once end results have been passed.Testing of preforms.Testing of blown bottles such as height, burst pressure, sectional weight, stress cracking, fill point capacity, drop test, visual inspections, wall thickness, base weight, neck finish dimensions.Testing of closures such as height, skew cap detection, outer diameter, inner seal.Label Inspections to ensure the application is correct.Testing of labels for glue application.Rinse reside tests.Pallet inspections (Shrink tension force, visual appearance, overhanging cases).Line inspection before/after COP.Inspection of the manufacturing zones and personnel for hygiene, housekeeping, Pest control and PPE adherence.Inspection of the Date and Batch code applications to ensure it is legible and correct.Rinse pressure Inspections.Inspection of barcodes to ensure.Documentation and Record Keeping.Recording of all results.Raising non-conformances to the QC Supervisor.Sampling.Ensure that the correct number of samples are taken for the relevant departments such as QC, QA, Retention and Micro.Adherence to the health, safety, food and environmental standards.Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization's code of conduct.Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accident.Knowledge And ComplianceStay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.Responsible 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 procedures.Maintains expected performance standards.While 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 ExperienceGrade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential) and should have a minimum of NQF level 6 National Diploma in Food Tech, Biotech or Analytical Chemistry (Essential).Up to 3 years experience (Operational Execution) FMCG; Bottling Equipment.Basic MS Excel; MS Word; Email.Key QualitiesQuality Control Technician.CommunicationRoutine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks.Problem SolvingProactive 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 MaintainedOthers outside of own work area but inside the organisation.Behavioural CompetenciesVerbal CommunicationAble to communicate verbally in a logical manner.Takes the intended audience into account when communicating verbal information.Makes use of appropriate business language in verbal communication.Includes all relevant information in verbal arguments.Demonstrates proficiency of language in verbal communication.Interprets complex information to express own viewpoint in verbal communication.Concludes verbal arguments by making reference to relevant facts.Decision MakingOrganises information to make it easier to analyse or see trends.Anticipates consequences and formulates alternatives.Establishes clear decision criteria for making informed choices.Seeks relevant information to better understand situations and problems.Conducts appropriate analysis; neither makes snap decisions nor over-analyses.Sees relationships between various facts, figures or other information.Continuous ImprovementIncreases performance expectations when success has been achieved.Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, "best practice" companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes.Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements.CollaborationHelps others with their work.Meets commitments to team members or others in the organisation.Actively contributes to team discussions and the accomplishment of team work plans.Shares expertise and resources to help others address their needs.Seeks to include all those who can contribute to the most successful outcome and those who have a stake in the results.Actively keeps all stakeholders informed.Attempts to reinvigorate team processes when progress is lagging: stays engaged even when not in full agreement with the team's direction.AccountabilityAccomplishes assigned tasks and goals: takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives on track and prepares a roadmap for success.Ensures that all who need to know, are clear about the plan.Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes.Always acts in the company's best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.Ensures others are on track for achieving their goal.
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