Sunbake, a leading company in the food industry, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Food Technologist to join their team in Pretoria West. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in food technology and contribute to a dynamic and innovative company.
*Job Summary:*
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining food safety and quality management systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations. Key responsibilities include:
– Compiling and updating customer databases
– Submitting samples for external testing and analyzing results
– Managing environmental monitoring programs and external testing samples
– Evaluating and trending results to ensure compliance
– Identifying and communicating non-conforming products
– Assisting in analytical testing and quality control
*Responsibilities:*
The Food Technologist will be expected to:
– Compile a customer database that stipulates their external analysis needs and continuously update to keep it current
– Identify and submit all samples requiring external analytical/microbiological testing as per schedule
– Manage environmental monitoring programs, ensuring swabs are taken as per the testing schedule
– Manage external testing samples, ensuring all samples are taken aseptically to avoid cross-contamination
– Manage external analytical/chemical tests as per the testing schedule
– Evaluate and trend results to ensure compliance to specification
– Identify any non-conforming product, communicating this information to the relevant stakeholders and assisting the QA Technologist in determining the root cause and corrective action for the non-conformance
– Trend non-conforming results to establish possible areas for improvement
– Record all results on relevant databases
– Actively participate in interested parties’ visits (e.g., Halaal, Kosher, customers, government)
– Ensure compliance with good housekeeping practices
– Assist with analytical testing as needed
– Answer QC-related questions during internal and external audits
*Food Safety Responsibilities:*
The Food Technologist will also be responsible for:
– Conducting food safety training needs for the plant
– Conducting weekly hygiene/GMP audits
– Conducting glass and hard plastic checks as per schedule
– Conducting cleaning and sanitation checks (post-cleaning checks)
– Managing and monitoring allergen management programs in the plant
– Collecting and reviewing daily food safety checks from the plant and taking proper actions when needed
– Conducting daily staff hygiene checks
– Assisting in managing pest control programs within the site
– Assisting in preparing for external food safety audits
– Conducting annual mock recall or traceability exercises and feedback on performance
– Managing supplier non-conformances process and COA’s follow-up
– Assisting the QAT in managing Food Safety Meetings activities and compiling information for management reviews
– Assisting in investigating customer complaints, corrective actions, and implementing corrective actions
– Assisting in monitoring and verifying OPRP’s, CCP’s on a daily basis
– Trending monthly: Micro results, customer complaints, Foreign Object, Corrective actions, chemical results, GMP audits, Supplier Non-conformances, Allergen Management, OPRP AND CCP monitoring
– Assisting in compiling monthly reports
– Assisting in managing control of non-conforming products
– Ensuring staff adhere to Food Safety Culture
*Minimum Criteria:*
– Sc. Consumer Science/ Food Science/ B.Tech. Food technology/ N.D Food Technology. N.D Biotechnology
– ISO 22000 implementation/ FSSC 22000
*How to Apply:*
To apply for this position, kindly fill out our online application. As part of this process, you will be able to upload your resume and any other relevant documents.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a leading company in the food industry and advance your career in food technology! Apply now and take the first step towards a beneficial future.