Job Description

• The ideal team player will ensure daily checks of raw materials and product quality to ensure that products meet specifications as well as legislation requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office
• Animal Feed mill experience will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and analysis according to procedure.
• Prepare and measure samples/specimens according to procedure.
• Perform daily Laboratory equipment calibrations and verifications.
• Perform daily quality control checks according to procedure.
• Ensure all QC paperwork is completed accurately and in full.
• Interpret results based on results and findings.
• Adhere to correct procedures and policies.
• Maintain and track results.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the lab
• Perform administrative duties accompanied with all analysis.
• Sampling from feed bins and trucks.
• Engaging the Weighbridge and Production control room on raw materials quality and quality of feed produced.
• Initiate investigations of non-conforming products / Report any deviations to Supervisor /Line manager.
• Take preventative and corrective action when necessary.
• Management of retention store samples and documentation.
• Completing of daily control sheets and registers as applicable for the job function.
• Communication with internal customer and management regarding raw material, in-process and finish product samples.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is in place in allocated areas.
• Ensure that in-process cleaning is always adhered you around the loading and work area.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are adhered to.
• Clean working area continuously.
• No unnecessary items lying around.
• Identify and report any health and safety related issues.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing.
• Operate according to company standards and safety guidelines.

Skills Required

• Must be able to work shifts.
• Must be able to work overtime to meet business requirements.
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to keep detailed records.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Mathematic and measurement skills.
• Experience working with lab equipment.
• Ability to work in noisy environment.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Able to work in fast paced / high pressure environment

Deadlinne:27th June,2025