Quality Support (YES Programme)

Alpla Packaging Pty Ltd

2026/05/25   JHB North


Job Ref #: AP-10
Industry: Graduates
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
YES (Youth Employment Services) Programme Quality Support Location: Lanseria plant Programme Duration: 12 Months  MAIN PURPOSE To support quality assurance processes by maintaining product conformity, reducing waste, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
Job Description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform functional tasks:

  • Inspection of all incoming RM; Masterbatches, Deco and Packaging into ALPLA Stock
  •  Creation of all out-going COA’s to customers
  •  Management of Blocked/ Rejected stock still under the control of Quality
  •  Management of all calibrations of QC Lab Equipment.
  • Conducting measurements and tests to report visual attributes per internally specified requirements
  • Start-up approval and ensure first off samples are available and neatly stored
  • Ensuring line clearance is conducted after and before starting up.
  • Ensuring any non-conformances are communicated to all relevant parties.
  • Adhere to planned testing schedule and conduct spot checks (in process inspection)
  • Ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping and adhere to workstation cleaning schedule
  • Completing relevant paperwork and documents correctly to allow accurate data capturing system
  • Ensuring articles on hold are reported and recorded
  • Ensuring reworking process is monitored and articles are verified before release into finished goods.
  • Sampling-Assistance, Colour matching and Pull samples as needed
  • Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety
  • Ensuring on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management
  • Any additional ad-hoc responsibilities/ Projects as defined by the Quality Supervisors 

Based on the Business Process Management (BPM) processes the job holder is responsible for:

S6 (Assure product conformity)

  • S6.3 Responsible to comply with all Hygiene requirements in the plant.
  • S6.2 Support complaint handling by reporting all identified non-conformities and support in the implementation of effective corrective actions determined by the process owner, when needed.

S10 (Ensure occupational health, safety and environment)

  • Ensure that HSE compliance in own area of responsibility.
  • Report any incident or unsafe conditions seen in the plant/ work area.
Job Requirements
  • South-African unemployed youth
  • Aged between 18 and 34
  • Must be medically fit
  • Must not have taken part on the YES Programme before
  • Applicants must reside in Cosmo City, Diepsloot, Randburg, Roodepoort, Krugersdorp and surrounding areas.

Qualification, Experience Requirements 

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma in Quality or Microbiology
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, etc.)
  • Excellent time management
  • Good administrative skills with special attention to detail

ROLE MODEL FOR OUR IDENTITY:The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate and live the

ALPLA Identity through the following behavioural competencies:

 

Our Purpose:
Act as a role model by living the ALPLA identity and contributing to a culture that reflects our values, personality, promise, and principles.

Our Promise: 

·         We create trust
·         We build respect
·         We develop potential
·         We ensure excellent results

Our Principles:

·         Be Reliable
·         Solve Problems
·         Make Decisions
·         Communicate Effectively