General Information
Date Published 25-Jun-2025 Advertising Ends 25-Aug-2025 ID# 12416 Role Type Quality & Safety Work Type Permanent Full-Time Workplace Type On-site Country Malaysia Location MalaysiaPosition Description
Role Purpose:- To perform routine sampling & testing on finished products (Canning & Sachet Lines) and microbiological testing related activities according to Quality Plan to ensure product quality and food safety.
- To fulfil Food Safety objectives and perform Good Laboratory Practise, which include proper cleaning & maintenance of all lab equipment.
- To carry out other supportive activities assigned by superior.
Key Accountabilities:
Finished Products (Canning & Sachet Lines)
- To perform on-line sampling, inspection and testing of finished products according to Quality Plans & GPIL requirement.
- Responsible to collect & send samples for external lab testing, which include routine micro testing & verification testing, ie blending chemical, homogeneity, NIP & shelf life monitoring.
- To perform verification on CCP/ OPRP records & report to superior if any deviation found.
- Responsible to check product coding compliance during start-up, product change over & every Start, Mid & End per Process Order.
- To collect retention samples according to Quality Plan & WI & responsible to arrange & record retention samples for temporary storage before sending to DHL to ensure easy retrieval.
- To perform 7 days Oxygen (for can & sachet products) & leak tests (for sachet products).
- Responsible for proper recording of all in-process & finished product test results and attach all relevant records for superior verification.
- To ensure all relevant physical & chemical test results are keyed in into SAP system in timely manner
- To liaise with production personnel to stop line for rectification (if deemed necessary) should there be any out-of-spec situations during inspection & lab testing.
- To hold/ reject non-conforming packaging/ raw material & finished goods according to superior’s advice.
- Responsible to carry out additional sampling and/or testing on non-conforming products as advised by superior.
- Responsible to carry out lab & retention rooms housekeeping to ensure cleanliness are well maintained.
- To verify weekend cleaning in all production lines via ATP swab, whose results must be clearly recorded & submitted on time for verification.
- To liaise with production personnel should there be any areas that do not meet hygiene standards.
- Responsible for sample pre-registration in Virtual Lab prior to sample sending to AQS.
- To retrieve & collect retention sample from the affected batch for investigation.
- Assist in complaint investigation & lab analysis.
- To send complaint sample to external party (eg Rentokil, AQS, etc) if deemed necessary as per superior’s instruction.
- To fill up complaint investigation form with the related test results.
- Proper cleaning & maintenance of lab equipment as per maintenance schedule to ensure the equipment is functioning at its highest accuracy. Highlight to superior if any damaged/ faulty equipment found.
- Responsible for chemical preparation for auto-titrator according to WI.
- To monitor the inventory of consumables & chemicals used in the lab (for physical, chemical & micro testing).
- To ensure expired chemicals are disposed accordingly.
- To ensure SDS for chemicals used in the lab are of updated version. Highlight to superior if any SDS not up to date.
- To dispose chemical waste according to standard & ensure updated details are key into the designated folder in K drive.
- To participate in Inter-Lab Comparison Testing (ILCP) to assess individual’s ability to perform testing competently.
- Responsible to collect samples, test monitoring, results key in & trending update for product shelf life monitoring.
- To close GMP audit findings.
- Documentation result compilation & trending, & other special duty assigned by superiors.
- To attend DDS meeting & proper handover during shift changeover to ensure smooth internal communication.
Skills & Experience:
- SPM or Higher, preferably science stream
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the food industry
- Sound GMP & laboratory knowledge are essential
- Understanding of services industry will be an added advantage.
Our Story
Fonterra is a global nutrition company owned by 9000 farming families in New Zealand. We employ 20,000 people around the globe and offer amazing opportunities for people who want to join our team. Our New Zealand-made dairy products are enjoyed in 140 markets across the globe. Our products are loved by people for their balanced nutrition, quality craftsmanship and sheer indulgence.
At Fonterra, diversity, inclusion, and flexibility are a big part of our business, and with a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders and passionate people, this is a great place to work, please apply and join our team.
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