Quality Controller

Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Controller to join our team in Isithebe, Mandeni.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that products are manufactured, checked, packed, labelled, recorded and controlled according to job cards, specifications, master samples and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure products are produced according to job cards, specifications and approved master samples.
• Conduct quality checks on plastic products, including size, appearance, gels, watermarks, waves, micron levels and colour of substrate.
• Obtain product knowledge for new items from the Quality Team Leader before changeovers take place.
• Ensure items, packs and boxes are packed and labelled according to customer requirements.
• Verify that correct barcodes and box labels are used on the relevant products.
• Ensure labels are applied neatly and boxes are palletised correctly where required.
• Monitor machine waste build-up, record wastage and report unusually high waste levels to the Production Supervisor.
• Isolate and clearly mark rejects as "On hold" or "Reject".
• Record isolated items on scrap tickets and report them in the report book.
• Complete required checks and records on WIP sheets, final inspection sheets, report books and SEAMCOR.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or the equivalent.
• Previous experience in a quality control, production or manufacturing plastics environment will be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.
• Ability to follow job cards, specifications and customer requirements accurately.
• Basic administration and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly to supervisors and team members.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work as part of a team.