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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