Quality Controller - VKB Milling, Lydenburg

Introduction

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

JOB FUNCTION

Responsible for the management, handling and storage of maize in order to ensure a quality product to achieve sustainable financial results.

Job Description

The Quality Controller will be responsible assist the Quality Control Manager within VKB Milling. Continuous evaluation of the system will be required.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Proven experience within a similar role
• Computer literate in the MS Office package
• Food Safety Background

Duties And Responsibilities

• Continuous liaison with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure Food safety service and products.
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant
• Distribute and review all the relevant documentation and product specifications pertaining to Quality Assurance.
• Audit and develop the companys quality procedures ensuring the safety of all products manufactured.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Food safety requirements as per standards and procedures.
• Perform inspections on Products, Equipment and Machinery and based on findings, accept or reject relevant products and procedures.
• Ensure that the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing

Skills

• Food Safety and Quality background
• Food Quality/quality training will be advantages
• Knowledge of Lab equipment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving
• Ability to provide clear direction
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability
• Personal Resilience
• Excellent communication skills spoken and written
• Ability to work and lead a team
• Be innovative / take initiative

Other Information

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