Quality Assurance Technician

Key Purpose Statement

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring maximum quality control within stipulated product standards and assure fully conforming final product. This role reports to Quality Assurance Technologist

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. To assure by measurement or otherwise that the product and package quality from the production line conforms to stipulated company standards.

2. Keep appropriate retention samples and their subsequent testing.

3. To assure water quality by conducting random sampling on water to confirm results as per the sampling plan issued from time to time by the Quality Assurance Technologist.

4. To assure the quality of incoming materials by inspection and or testing and ensuring that it conforms to the Coca-Cola requirements where necessary.

5. To inspect storage and stock rotation of finished products / materials to assure compliance.

6. To inspect hygiene standards in the plant.

7. To calibrate regularly the relevant testing equipment for accuracy.

8. Ensure compliance on SHEQ policies and practices.

9. Ensure timely and correct record keeping.

Skills, Experience & Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Food Science and Technology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Microbiology or any related course.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar or equivalent position in an FMCG