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Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has 2 Quality Controller opportunities within County Fair, Epping.

The purpose of the Quality Controller, is to ensure that the product quality, is in line with food safety standards and systems, at all times.

Education:

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Tertiary Qualification would be advantageous.

Experience:

• Sound Knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP requirements and relevant guidelines and Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of statistical process control

Other requirements:

• Ability to speak English and a second official language;
• Must be able to communicate at all levels;
• Must be able to work in a high pressured environment;
• Proven PME experience in a manufacturing environment;
• Sound Knowledge of FSSC 22000, GMP requirements and relevant guidelines  and Quality Management Systems;
• Knowledge of statistical process control;
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook);
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime including weekends and public holidays;
• Must have strong administrative skills;
• Must be flexible to work in all areas of the processing facility as requested.

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Maintaining the HACCP programme in the processing and storage facility, by ensuring that PRP’s are adhered to.
• Managing the corrective action system for in process failures
• Monitoring staff personal hygiene.
• Managing and monitoring product flow
• Adhering to HACCP/Hygiene standards
• Ensuring that efficient recording takes place of all process controls for the receiving, production and dispatch of frozen products.
• Reporting all variances to the relevant department managers
• Assist in managing the 20-keys system
• Ensure daily cleanliness inspections are carried out for the environment
• Ensure daily preparation and on-time submission of laboratory samples
• Ensure weekly swabs are executed and submitted

 

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