Unilever Packaging Warehouse and Raw Material Inspection Internships 2025
Additional Information
- Job Title: Packaging Warehouse and Raw Material Inspection Intern
- Company: Unilever
- Function: Supply Chain
- Location: Lords View Factory, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Level: 102
- Reporting To: Site Quality Lead
- Job Requisition ID: R-85525
- Closing Date: June 2, 2025
- Time Left to Apply: 2 days remaining
Background & Job Description
Unilever, a global consumer goods company, is calling on passionate graduates to apply for the Packaging Warehouse and Raw Material Inspection Internship at its Lords View Factory in Johannesburg. This internship role focuses on quality assurance for inbound raw materials and packaging components within the supply chain.
As part of Unilever’s mission to make sustainable living commonplace, this internship presents a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals in food science, microbiology, and biotechnology to gain hands-on experience. The role emphasizes quality, precision, safety, and teamwork, contributing to the larger goal of delivering safe and high-standard products to Unilever consumers.
Tasks
- Analyze chemical raw and packaging materials to ensure compliance with specifications
- Prepare and standardize laboratory reagents
- Develop a system to manage waybills for received raw materials
- Monitor offloading of raw materials and weigh representative samples
- Sample and analyze materials, record findings, and determine acceptance or rejection
- Address and resolve defects in raw and packaging materials
- Communicate quality issues to shop floor teams
- Raise E incidents and track corrective actions
- Conduct both supplier and internal audits
- Assess pallet quality and maintain warehouse auditing
- Identify and trend top raw material losses for improvement
- Train shift analysts on material testing procedures
- Ensure accurate SAP input for stock release or blockage
- Manage batch processes for newly arrived materials
- Inspect trial materials before production trials
- Perform finished product line inspections when required
- Report all shop floor non-conformances
- Conduct daily factory walkabouts to monitor quality
- Ensure updated RM and PM specifications are available at point of use
- Support new product trials in collaboration with R&D and procurement
Qualifications
- Grade 12 certificate with at least 50% in Core Mathematics and Physical Science
- National Diploma in Food Technology, Diploma in Biotechnology, or BSc in Food Science/Microbiology
- Knowledge and understanding of HACCP standards
- Familiarity with SAP systems for purchasing and stock management (advantageous)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience
While prior work experience is not explicitly required, the ideal candidate should demonstrate strong laboratory and quality control skills, including:
- Laboratory Operations: Ability to conduct standard testing procedures and maintain lab equipment
- Microbiology Knowledge: Understanding contamination control and safe lab practices
- HACCP Management: Awareness of safety systems and food safety protocols
- Consumer Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality products and service
- Leadership & Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues quickly and coordinate solutions
- Communication: Clear reporting and documentation of quality findings
Brief Company Contact Details
Unilever South Africa
Lords View Factory
Johannesburg, South Africa
Official Website: www.unilever.co.za