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City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Working as support staff to the Quality Control TechnicianExecuting of current, potential, or new daily raw material testingTesting includes wet chemistry, sensory evaluation and other and other chemical analyses as requested by the specific raw material.Calibration and operation of laboratory equipmentReading and interpretation of all test resultsAssisting with daily troubleshooting of raw materialsRaw material released on an internal database.Supporting with evaluation of non - conforming raw materialsStock taking of all laboratory consumptionIssuing of non - conformance documentationDaily filling of laboratory generated paperworkParticipating in other safety system responsibilitiesExecution of special projects assigned by QA ManagerOther Possible day to day activities as required from time to time

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Ensuring that all incoming raw materials, including Milled products are sampled and tested as per GLP requirementsAssisting RMQC Supervisor in various lab duties including filing of raw material documentationTo ensure that the RMQC lab always meets housekeeping standardsConducting food safety audits, housekeeping, and sanitation checksIssuing NCRs and ARs accordingly should be there be any nonconformancesDaily verification of all factory scales and laboratoriesConducting glass and hard plastic checksFinal product taste testingFinal product colour and visual appearance testingSieve analysis of final products blendspH analysis on all finished productMoistence and sodium analysisEnsuring laboratory equipment are calibrated as per good laboratory practices ( GLP) requirementsPreparing reagents as per GLP requirementsEnsuring all batches are tested timely, tests include pH, salt, sodium, bulk density, particle size analysis, colour, aroma and taste / flavour profileEnsuring all batches status are captured on the systemGenerating certificate of analysis ( COA)Conducting food safety related checklists

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Calibrated laboratory equipment and completed necessary documentation post-testing.Prepared reagents in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).Obtained specifications from Digiworks and conducted routine QC tests on blended batches, including pH, SO2, salt content, bulk density, free flow, particle size, moisture analysis, mince test, and sodium levels.Retrieved and analyzed control samples, ensuring consistency with the stipulated flavor profile, color, and appearance as per GLP or Digiworks database.Compiled and reported non-conformance issues, placing affected batches on hold as per GLP guidelines.Updated product statuses on SYSPRO and maintained complete QC process control sheets and registers.Created and archived Certificates of Analysis (COAs) on public and intranet drives.Verified cleaning practices and conducted random weight checks on packed stock.Ensured the integrity of product sealing and accuracy of labeling information on packed products.Completed QC control and pallet sheets accurately.Collected micro samples upon request and ensured Critical Control Points (CCPs) like metal detection during packing were monitored.Supplied requested labels for packaging.Recorded issuance of gloves to personnel.Assisted in the investigation of non-conformance incidents.Conducted tasks to enhance food safety systems and adherence to GLP procedures.Ensured cleanliness and proper housekeeping in compliance with GLP and safety standards.

National Diploma, Food Technology And Processing

High School Senior Certificate