Food Quality Control Technician
About The Position
The Food Quality Control Technician will be responsible for examining ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet company standards. This role involves performing various in-line quality control checks, taking product samples at different processing stages, and conducting quality audits. The technician will also assist in developing quality management and assurance standards, perform data entry and record keeping, and provide support in testing and analyzing packaged food products. Key duties include monitoring product quality, reviewing production and quality records daily for accuracy, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, conducting routine tests for product specifications, and ensuring hygiene and sanitation practices align with policies and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in nutrition, food science, quality assurance and control or a related discipline
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Motivated, positive attitude and an attention to detail necessary
Nice To Haves
- Interest in food/natural health products/pharmaceuticals is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Examine ingredients or finished products to ensure conformance to company standards
- Check products and packaging for basic quality defects, verify accuracy and completeness of data
- Performing various in-line quality control checks
- Take samples of products at various stages of processing
- Conduct quality audits and assist in the development of quality management and quality assurance standards
- Perform data entry and record keeping. Regular filing and document management
- Provide assistance in testing and analysis of packaged food products
- Check and monitor product quality
- Daily review of production records, quality records and training records for accuracy
- Operating the laboratory equipment and performing regular maintenance as required
- Conduct routine tests for product specifications, Grade and label raw materials or finished products
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
