About this role
VACANCY: QUALITY CONTROLLER
AECI Animal Health | Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape
AECI Animal Health is seeking a conscientious, safety-conscious and detail-oriented Quality Controller to join our Production team in Burgersdorp.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting quality inspections, identifying non-conforming materials and products, ensuring compliance with quality standards and supporting the maintenance of the site's Quality Management System.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Conduct quality inspections on raw materials, packaging materials, pallets and finished products.
- Inspect packaging bags for cleanliness, dryness, correct stitching and labelling, and general condition before use in production.
- Verify pallet condition, correct pallet usage, strapping, slip sheets, load limits and safe loading requirements.
- Identify defects, isolate potentially non-conforming products and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with established quality standards, procedures and specifications.
- Conduct routine checks and report quality deviations, damaged materials, leakages and safety concerns.
- Maintain accurate quality control records, documentation and reports.
- Support stocktake activities and other quality-related duties as required.
- Promote and adhere to all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) policies and requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Minimum of one year's relevant experience in a similar Quality Controller position.
- Computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Office.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- A sound understanding of quality control procedures and Quality Management Systems.
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
- A valid forklift driver's licence and medical fitness to operate a forklift, as required by the position.
ADVANTAGEOUS
- A qualification in Quality Control.
- Experience in an industrial production environment or the Animal Feed industry.
- Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, non-conformance procedures and SHEQ Management Systems.
- Knowledge of agrochemical production and products related to the agricultural chemical industry.
COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- High work management standards.
- A commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
- The ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- The ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
- The ability to adapt to change and cope with work pressures.
- Integrity, accountability and a strong sense of responsibility.
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