Lab Assistant - VKB Milling, Frankfort at VKB Group

Job Description

Introduction

• VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.
• VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.
• The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Job Description

• The Quality Assurance System Administrator will be responsible for the effective implementation of the QA System within VKB Flour Mills. Continuous evaluation of the system will be required.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Proven experience within a similar role
• Computer literate in the MS Office package

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily testing of wheat and Mixing plant to policy and procedure to ensure quality products.
• Obtain samples for testing according to the prescribed specification.
• Accurate record keeping of all sample results.
• Report any problems with testing, raw material and final product to management.
• Continuous maintain neatness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment.
• Comply continuously to quality control policy according to internal quality control and legislation to ensure the quality of the product.
• Comply with occupational health and safety requirements and Food safety requirements as per standards and procedures.

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving
• Ability to provide clear direction
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability
• Personal Resilience
• Excellent communication skills – spoken and written
• Ability to work and lead a team
• Be innovative / take initiative