South Africa: QA Technician/ Hygienist posted by Greys Recruitment

• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Degree in Food Science/ Food Technology/ Bsc in Microbiolgy or any other
•  0-2 years of experience in similar position Or Without Qualifications 3 Years of
• experience in similar position (RPL).
• Training in HACCP, GMP, and internal auditing is often a requirement.

Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities:

• Leading and motivating hygiene teams, (including Pest Control and Cleaning Service
• Providers) ensuring staff are adequately trained and equipped to perform their duties
• effectively and safely. This role covers the entire company operations
• Leading or overseeing microbiological testing to identify pathogens and assess the effectiveness of hygiene measures.
• Regularly inspecting areas, equipment, and processes to ensure adherence to hygiene standards, addressing any lapses promptly and consistently.
• Ensuring food safety by controlling hygiene in food processing areas, monitoring food handling practices, and preventing cross-contamination.
•  Maintaining a clean and safe environment in Food production facilities, preventing food-acquired contaminations, and promoting hand hygiene across the Factory Plant.
• Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in public areas, such as restrooms, canteen facilities, and ablutions to protect employees and ultimately prevent cross contamination into production areas.
• Working closely with the respective parties creating strategies and addressing specific issues.
•  Providing training to staff, promoting awareness of best practices, and fostering a culture of hygiene, quality and food safety within the organisation.
• – Identifying potential hazards related to your role and implementing control measures
• to mitigate potential risks.
• Ensuring that practices and procedures comply with relevant regulations and guidelines within your scope.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, audits, and any corrective actions taken.
•  Working with other teams and departments to integrate practices or actions into overall operations and communicate the related information effectively.
• Identifying opportunities to improve current practices and implement strategies to enhance both.
•  Non-Conformance generation, reporting and close-out
•  Any adhoc duties