Quality Assurance Intern

Company:
RCL Foods

Functions:
SHEQ

Job Type Classification:
Internship

Location - Town / City:
Spartan

Job Description:
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters. Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Quality Assurance Intern (QA) FTC at our RCL FOODS Speciality Spartan site in Kempton Park. The successful candidate must require work experience in order to graduate.

Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of Grade 12. Preference will be given to candidates who have or are studying towards a National Diploma in Food Safety or related field. Expected to have good Inter-personal communication and leadership skills. Be willing to work shifts and flexible hours of work. Expected to be computer literate (basics) Sound decision making skills. Assertiveness and self confidence A result driven self-starter. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will gain exposure, learning and will be responsible for: Monitoring online quality by observation of online practices and completion of necessary check sheets. Lead the Team to deliver quality end product and must display some leadership qualities. Ensure customer satisfaction and records/ documentation in terms of product dispatched to customer complaints. Report deviations and advice of the necessary corrective actions Follow up on the implementation of corrective actions and escalates to higher authority if not accepted. Observe that employees on the line adhere to SHE, GMP and Food Safety practices and advises on necessary corrective action required when contravened. Monitor and ensures adherence to prescribed legal, statutory compliance, customer specific regulatory and internal requirements. Do inspections for SHE, GMP and Food Safety practices ensuring compliance and communication to area management. Report on quality measurement in area of responsibility for management to scrutinize and analyse for record keeping and audit purposes. Training of staff as per schedule and when required on all food safety and quality and requirements, policies and procedures. Collection and management of retention samples. Collection and filing of documents.