Work Experience Student (WES) – Day Laboratory Roles and Responsibilities It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they’re doing! Core Areas of Responsibility Management of the water testing bench Management of the sample retention store and shelf‑life evaluation programme Support incoming raw material and packaging material testing Raising food safety risks, observations, and non‑conformances Supporting PRP/GMP audits and governance activities Participation in sensory evaluation and investigative activities Support food safety, quality, hygiene, and MECP programmes Daily Activities (Approximate Time Allocation) Water Testing Bench ManagementConduct routine water sampling and testing as per the site sampling schedule: 1 hour Ensure adherence to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual water sampling plans: 30 minutes Record, interpret, trend, and communicate water testing results and deviations: 45 minutes Escalate out‑of‑specification results and support investigations: 30 minutes Retention Store and Shelf‑Life ManagementVerify that previous day production samples are accounted for against carousel reports and warehouse receipts: 45 minutes Organise and maintain retention samples for ease of traceability and retrieval: 30 minutes Conduct shelf‑life evaluations including packaging integrity (PPQA), labelling verification, visual inspections, and flavour stability assessments: 1 hour Trend retention sample quality and identify emerging concerns or deterioration patterns: 30 minutes Report and accelerate shelf‑life or retention‑related deviations timely: 30 minutes Incoming Material SupportSupport raw and packaging material inspections and testing activities: 1 hour Assist with sample collection, preparation, and documentation: 30 minutes Food Safety, Quality and GovernanceParticipate in GEMBA walk‑abouts and governance routines: 30 minutes Raise food safety, quality, environmental, and safety observations and risks: 15 minutes Conduct Planned Job Observations (PJOs): 30 minutes Participate in daily food safety, quality, and safety meetings/activities: 30 minutes Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards within assigned work areas: 15 minutes Sensory and Tasting ActivitiesParticipate in daily, weekly, and ad‑hoc tasting sessions including warehouse release, profiling, flavour stability, and investigative tastings: 1 hour Support sensory investigations including triangular tests, paired comparisons, and retention sample evaluations: 45 minutes Weekly ActivitiesReview and trend water, shelf‑life, and sensory data and communicate concerns: 1 hour Participate in PRP/GMP audits and hygiene inspections: 1 hour Support internal laboratory, plant, and 3PM audit preparation activities: 1 hour Assist in updating SOPs, checklists, forms, and One‑Point Lessons (OPLs): 1 hour Participate in root cause investigations and problem‑solving sessions: 1 hour Participate in MECP activities and assigned pillar support activities: 1 hour Monthly ActivitiesParticipate in internal and external audit preparation and execution: 2–3 hours Conduct monthly retention sample reviews and trend analysis: 2 hours Review effectiveness of sampling plans and recommend improvements: 1 hour Participate in food safety and quality culture initiatives: 1 hour Participate in training sessions and practical development interventions: 2 hours Personal Development Responsibilities Drive personal development and execution of Individual Development Plans (IDPs/PDPs) Manage academic obligations responsibly and communicate support requirements proactively Participate actively in all assigned training and coaching opportunities Build competence in laboratory systems, sensory evaluation, food safety, and governance processes MECP Responsibilities Support assigned MECP pillar activities and deliverables Support assigned Quality pillar blocks and governance routines Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and loss reduction activities Safety and 5S Responsibilities Raise and close SROs where applicable (Safety, Environmental, Food Safety, and Quality observations) Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness standards within allocated areas Champion 5S practices and compliance within the laboratory environment Ensure compliance with PPE, hygiene, and laboratory safety requirements at all times In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under‑represented designated groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr