Position Type FT Fixed Term
Recruiter
Posting Type LI
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About The Role
The Quality Control Technician role is a 6-month contract position based in Hammarsdale, Durban. This role involves preparing and analyzing samples, conducting taste panels, performing equipment calibration, and ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Key responsibilities
- Preparation of taste panels
- Collect samples from the chute, log them into the system, and update relevant trackers
- Prepare samples according to specified methods, create taste panel sheets, and set up panels
- Capture taste panel results in the system
- Keep a retention sample of each batch and ensure the system is updated with the sample's location
- Conduct analytical testing as specified for each item
- Perform calibration and verification of lab equipment
- Ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Approve items promptly once results are available
- Inspect sieve tailings and magnet tailings, capturing results in the system and addressing issues with the Operations team
- Send pre-shipment samples to customers when required
- Prepare samples for microbiological and other external lab tests, complete submission forms in SAP, and follow up on results
- Communicate clearly about materials that are out of specification and ensure proper handover between shifts
- Conduct internal audits as scheduled
- Perform daily Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) checks in the factory
- Replenish standards as needed
- Update R&D standards with approved production batches
- Dispense, label, and inform Quality Control
- Maintain detailed reports on all available trackers or systems
- Monitor batches in 09 status and oversee blending of batches when required
- Raise and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in SAP and other relevant software.
- Experience in a laboratory or quality control setting.
- Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
