Packaging Technologist Intern

Job Description

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We think bigger, work smarter, and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!

The RCL FOODS Talent Team is on the hunt for a passionate Packaging Technologist Intern to join our R&D Team based in Randfontein.

The successful incumbent will be entrusted to support packaging development initiatives, ensuring innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and business needs. This role will provide exposure to packaging design, testing, and compliance processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects that enhance product quality and efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging specifications, barcode verification reports, and colour standards from suppliers to sites, capturing them on the system for easy access and audit use.

• Perform dimensional and functional testing to ensure conformance to specifications and quality expectations of packed products.

• Support standard operating procedures for start-up and production, monitoring throughputs, efficiencies, and wastages.

• Assist with data collection to validate packaging and packing compliance.

• Participate in online trials with new suppliers or alternate materials to match or improve current packaging materials.

Minimum Requirements

• Packaging Diploma (IPSA)

• Food Technology /Biotechnology Diploma/ Bachelor Degree ( or studying towards degree)

• Knowledge of Packaging formats,materials, and machinery

• Knowledge of Packing analysis and validation

• Knowledge of HACCPA & ISO Standards

• Capture data and report on findings

• Route cause analysis on basic packaging challenges

• Ability to document results

• Ability to communicate well with line stuff