Quality Controller Job Mini Group

Position Summary

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Quality Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the consistent quality and safety of avocado products. The role involves monitoring all production stages, from raw material reception to finished product packaging, to ensure compliance with internal standards, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and quality checks on incoming fruits, in-process, and finished products.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures to ensure product safety and consistency.
• Monitor cold room conditions, fruit quality during offloading, and hygiene across production areas.
• Perform laboratory testing, including sensory evaluations, FFA analysis, Peroxide Value, and dry matter tests.
• Maintain accurate QA records, reports, and non-conformance documentation.
• Troubleshoot causes of deviations, propose corrective/preventive actions, and advise management.
• Provide training to production staff on QA standards, hygiene, and SOP adherence.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, GMP, and food labeling standards.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to enhance processes and resolve quality issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or higher in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in QA/QC within the food processing industry.
• Hands-on experience in avocado grading and identification is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, HACCP, GMP, and QFSMS.
• Proficiency in computer applications for data entry, analysis, and reporting.

How to Apply

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