About the position
A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Quality Coordinator to join its Quality team for a fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone passionate about product quality, food safety, laboratory processes, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-process and finished product quality testing, including sensory evaluations
- Ensure all product samples are received, tracked, and reconciled according to production planning
- Record, analyse, and report non-conforming results promptly
- Perform retesting and assist with investigations where specifications are not met
- Capture laboratory data accurately and maintain up-to-date records
- Evaluate and approve raw materials based on quality documentation and specifications
- Monitor expired stock notifications and assist with re-evaluations where required
- Complete inspections, checklists, and compliance documentation according to schedules
- Maintain laboratory equipment through cleaning, verification, and routine checks
- Report equipment breakdowns or maintenance concerns
- Ensure the laboratory and retention areas remain clean, organised, and audit-ready
- Support microbiological testing activities, including media preparation and data capturing
- Adhere to food safety, environmental, health, and safety standards at all times
- Assist with customer complaint investigations and quality-related corrective actions
- Support general quality assurance activities and administrative functions as required
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- 1 year of experience within a quality control or laboratory environment
- Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or production environments will be advantageous
- Microbiology training or exposure would be beneficial
- Knowledge of quality management systems or laboratory software is advantageous
- Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
- Reliable, organised, and team-oriented individual
Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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