Food Technologist

Our client, a company in the fruit industry, situated in the Cape Winelands, is looking for a Food Technologist.



Requirements:
Food Science / Food Technology (or related discipline) qualification to Degree level (or equivalent).
At least 2 years’ technical experience working as a Food Technologist.
Knowledge of relevant food safety requirements and implementation thereof.
Knowledge of quality testing and inspections.
Previous experience in the fruit industry will be advantageous.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
IT literate in Microsoft applications.
A strong self-starter, self-motivated with a flexible and adaptable working approach.
A team player.
Responsibilities:



Food safety and food safety systems:
Ensuring facility complies with food safety requirements as set out by the relevant food safety standard.
Ensuring that all food safety, quality, and legislative documentation on file is the most current version.
Keeping abreast of all new trends emerging in the industry pertaining to the products used by the company and produced by the company, as well as food safety and quality-related trends.
Assisting with any food safety-related audits conducted internally or externally by third parties, factory tours, or customer visits.
Raise non-conformances (internal and for customer complaints) to address any issues relating to a deviation from the system or relating to products manufactured that may be unsafe or consumption.
Investigating root causes and implementing corrective and preventative action.
Assist all representatives on a technical level should it be required.
Updating and maintaining the food safety system to comply with relevant standard requirements.
Checking that all factory records are completed correctly, accurately and the most current version is used.
General administrative duties which include but is not limited to supplier questionnaires, updating of final product specifications, filing, etc.
Product quality:
Ensure that all products manufactured are of unfailing quality, as per product specifications and customer expectations.
Investigate quality issues that arise and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Ensure all external testing requirements are fulfilled.
Hygiene monitoring must be done according to the schedule.
Assisting in the laboratory with testing and general tasks as required.
Supervising laboratory staff when required.
General administrative duties.
Salary offered: R20 000 – R24 000 per month.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.