Job Description

Location: Estcourt, KwaZulu Natal
Company: Nestle
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree/ Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry/Food Technology or Similar
Closing Date: 07 June 2024Position SummaryWith a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlxc3xa9 didn't become the world's leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Sensory Analyst based in Estcourt.As a Sensory Analyst your primary role is maintaining product quality by ensuring that all products produced at the factory level comply with quality requirements. Co-ordinates sensory sessions and release semi-finished, rework and final product in a timely manner such that on-time release targets are met. Maintain recording of ICPs and ensure that GLP is always adhered to.A day in the life of a Sensory Analyst:Sensory:

• Ensure sensory best practice is adhered to during sensory sessions.
• Ensure that the correct reference samples are available for use for all products.
• Co-ordinate sensory sessions and release of FP daily.
• Maintain selection of standard approval samples across all products
• Assist in product quality investigations.
• Assist in achieving Factory objectives - FTQ, OTR, Consumer complaints.

Product Re-evaluation:

• Set up finished product samples for re-evaluation.
• 2nd exam sampling in warehouse when required.

General

• Compile sensory trial reports.
• Prepare and evaluate industrial batch samples.
• Preparation of retention samples for consumer complaints evaluations
• Evaluate KQ samples at correct defined intervals and communicate results to relevant people.

Sensory best practice / ICP:

• Ensure ICP and sensory best practice is maintained in main labs.
• Conduct daily calibration checks for the scales.
• Verify coding in finished product.

What will make you successful?

• Degree level education or equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in Sensory
• SAP
• Globe LIMS
• Excel/windows

We are Nestlxc3xa9, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.Location: Estcourt, KwaZulu Natal
Company: Nestle
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree/ Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry/Food Technology or Similar
Closing Date: 07 June 2024Position SummaryWith a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlxc3xa9 didn't become the world's leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Sensory Analyst based in Estcourt.As a Sensory Analyst your primary role is maintaining product quality by ensuring that all products produced at the factory level comply with quality requirements. Co-ordinates sensory sessions and release semi-finished, rework and final product in a timely manner such that on-time release targets are met. Maintain recording of ICPs and ensure that GLP is always adhered to.A day in the life of a Sensory Analyst:Sensory:

• Ensure sensory best practice is adhered to during sensory sessions.
• Ensure that the correct reference samples are available for use for all products.
• Co-ordinate sensory sessions and release of FP daily.
• Maintain selection of standard approval samples across all products
• Assist in product quality investigations.
• Assist in achieving Factory objectives - FTQ, OTR, Consumer complaints.

Product Re-evaluation:

• Set up finished product samples for re-evaluation.
• 2nd exam sampling in warehouse when required.

General

• Compile sensory trial reports.
• Prepare and evaluate industrial batch samples.
• Preparation of retention samples for consumer complaints evaluations
• Evaluate KQ samples at correct defined intervals and communicate results to relevant people.

Sensory best practice / ICP:

• Ensure ICP and sensory best practice is maintained in main labs.
• Conduct daily calibration checks for the scales.
• Verify coding in finished product.

What will make you successful?

• Degree level education or equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in Sensory
• SAP
• Globe LIMS
• Excel/windows

We are Nestlxc3xa9, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.Estcourt, ZAEstcourt, ZA

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