Microbiologist - Boksburg, South Africa - RCL FOODS Careers
Description
AtRCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We think bigger, work smarter, and collectively work as a team to achieve our ambition
Our Talent Team is looking for someone who is brilliant at the basics to fill the role of
Microbiologist to join our
Spreads Division for a (Maternity Cover)
The purpose of the role is to ensure that all incoming raw materials and all outgoing packed products meet Siqalo microbiological standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Product Safety
Is responsible for the identification and monitoring of microbiological standards.
Develops and reviews the incoming raw material and outgoing product test regime and monitors the program, recommending corrective action where required.
Conducts analysis of development samples, packed products and consumer complaint sample and recommends changes to processes.
Validates and verifies effectiveness of cleaning processes and procedures and recommends corrective action where required
Identifies behaviours that will impact microbiologically on raw materials, product or WIP, equipment etc and recommends relevant actions
Coordinate training and awareness for site teams of microbiology, hygiene, good manufacturing practices and its implications and controls.
Understanding of HACCP requirements and participates in HACCP reviews
Understanding in Food safety and forms part of food safety team
Hygiene
Ensures that the manufacturing process is hygienic and microbiologically safe for the production, by monitoring the implementation of appropriate and sustainable hygiene program is in place, according to GMP
Conducts audit and together with the SHEQ manager and Production team identify suitable corrective action
Ensures that immediate corrective action is implemented in the case of non-conformance and possible risk to product safety.
Conducts hygiene audits of the factory environment, site canteens and ablutions, people and 3rd Party, makes recommendations with respect to changes that need to be made to management or the maintenance department.
Training
Conducts training on GMP and food safety for new personnel and refresher training for existing personnel
.
Stock Returns
Conduct relevant micro tests trade returns, raw materials, in-process and packed product that may be substandard or over age.
Makes stock return judgement based on the micro safety of the products and recommends the necessary action in line with site and Company policy.
Other
Co-ordinates and monitors site pest control program (internal and external)
Generates reports as and when required to provide consumer safety information to the business/ site
Minimum Requirements:
National Diploma in Food Technology / Diploma in Biotechnology or BSc in Food Science/Microbiology
Experience in factory quality field
Knowledge of SAP (Purchasing, Release and blockage of stock.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
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