Purpose of Job 

Prepares test samples of materials used in production and conducts prescribed physical and chemical tests on samples.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Main tasks

• Preparation and Grinding of test samples of raw materials and finished products.
• Drying of all roughage samples and calculation of the moisture content.
• Working with the NIR machine.
• Scanning of Roughage samples.
• Sampling of raw material bins daily and analysing of these samples on the NIR.
• Performing of the sieve analysis of mash finished products for production.
• Performing density testing on all incoming raw material trucks.
• Recording and computing analyses / results.
• Reporting of all out of specification raw materials and finished products to the relevant departments.
• Using a laboratory management information system (QAM).
• Packing and maintaining the lab sample library.
• Removing samples which are older than 6 months from the sample library.
• Cleaning of sample bottles (in the absence of the lab assistant) to ensure that there are always bottles available for taking samples.
• Checking received samples against the security log sheets (in the absence of the lab assistant) to ensure all samples have been received.
• Maintaining housekeeping in the laboratory.

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)
• Relevant certificate or qualification
• Possession of a valid code 08/EB drivers licence
• Not less than 5 years experience in a similar position in a Feed Milling environment.
• Sound knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• The workings of the ISO, GMP and HACCP Quality systems would be an added advantage.                                           

Skills

• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Communication skills
• Relationship building and team leadership skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Written communication skills
• Attention to detail 
  

Behaviours

•    Positive,  pro-active, results-driven attitude
•    Innovative 
•    Highly ethical and principle-driven
•    Committed, dedicated, motivated
•    Self-starter and follow-though
•    Energy, drive, courage and tenacity
•    Required to work with minimum supervision

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, with work-related references to hrsa@deheus.com

Closing date:    18 March 2024

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. De Heus reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.