Quality Control Inspectors (x3): Labelling, Printing, and Packaging | Midrand, Johannesburg | Salary Negotiable

SUMMARY:
Our client, a reputable national organization operating in the Labelling, Printing, and Packaging space, is seeking three (3) qualified Quality Control Inspectors to join their dynamic team

POSITION INFO:

 Important: This is a Permanent Position, based at the factory and requires Shiftwork.

Our client, a reputable national organisation operating in the Labelling, Printing, and Packaging space, is seeking three (3) qualified Quality Control Inspectors to join their dynamic team; to cater to different departments, we are looking for candidates who fit one of the following specific profiles:

• Printing & Slitting Quality Control Inspector: Experience with SOMA, Lanutra, or flexographic printing presses and slitter-rewinders.
• Conversion & Pouching Quality Control Inspector: Direct experience within a pouch-making department or conversion line.
• Factory & Finished Goods Quality Control Inspector: Roving/final-product experience focusing on general finishing, packing, warehousing, raw material inspection, and dispatch tracking.

To ensure that labelling, printing and manufacturing quality standards are strictly adhered to, conduct rigorous testing according to QC sheet documentation, and ensure all company policies and procedures are maintained.

• Job Signoffs & In-Process Inspection: Check and match labels to colour standards and proofs on the press. Ensure printer operators perform, record, and sign off on required tests. Oversee secondary processes including rewinding, sleeving, and cutting.
• Sampling & Testing: Maintain retain samples, perform accurate test recordings, and ensure all tests are conducted as per work instructions and QC procedures.
• Standards & Calibration: Maintain and update colour standards. Collect samples for new jobs, create new standards, and render obsolete or revamped artwork inactive.
• Non-Conforming Products: Identify, isolate, and log non-conforming products in the QC Holding areas. Report issues to the QC Supervisor/Manager and assist in validating customer return claims.
• Problem Escalation: Timeously report out-of-control quality metrics to the Quality Manager and Shift Manager and track problematic jobs through the system.
• Documentation & Housekeeping: File and organize QC documents and colour standards for easy retrieval. Maintain a clean, tidy, and compliant laboratory environment.

• Education: Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• Technical Skills: Ability to proficiently use Precise Measuring Equipment such as Densitometers / Spectrophotometers, Digital Vernier Callipers & Micrometres, Gloss Meters, and Barcode Verifiers
• Technical Skills: Ability to proficiently use Laboratory Equipment such as Tensile/Peel Testers, Heat Sealers, Dyne Pens / Dyne Solutions, and Ovens / Environmental Chambers
• Understanding of Printing Industry Quality Standards (Advantageous) such as ISO 12647, BRCGS (Global Standard for Packaging Materials), and ISO 9001.
• Testing Experience (Advantageous): Hands-on experience performing tests such as Tape Test (Ink Adhesion), Rub / Scuff Testing, Seal Integrity / Burst Testing, and Registration Checks
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Operational Flexibility: Must be willing and able to work shifts.

Please Note: If you have not heard from us within three (3) weeks of this publication date, please consider your application unsuccessful.