Quality Controller (QC)

Quality Controller – Tamarind Processing Plant

Location: Vannappuram, Idukki, Kerala
Department: Quality Control / Production
Position: Quality Controller(trainee)
Experience: Freshers in Food Processing & Food Quality Control

Job Summary

We are looking for a Quality Controller to ensure the quality, safety, hygiene, and consistency of tamarind and tamarind-based products throughout the processing and packing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming tamarind raw materials for quality, freshness, cleanliness, and suitability for processing.
• Monitor quality at different stages of cleaning, sorting, deseeding, processing, and packing.
• Check products for foreign materials, insects, contamination, moisture, colour, texture, and other quality parameters.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, GMP, and company quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality checks and maintain accurate QC records and reports.
• Monitor hygiene and sanitation practices within the processing area.
• Identify quality deviations and coordinate with the Production Team for corrective action.
• Inspect packaging materials and finished products before dispatch.
• Maintain records of rejected materials, quality issues, corrective actions, and batch details.
• Support implementation of HACCP, GMP, FSSAI, and other applicable food safety requirements.
• Assist during internal and external quality audits and inspections.
• Train workers on basic food hygiene, handling, and quality practices.
• Ensure proper sampling, testing, and documentation of production batches.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Experience in food processing, spices, pickle, fruit processing, or FMCG will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and quality control procedures.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSSAI, and food safety practices.
• Good observation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare quality reports.
• Willingness to work in a processing plant environment.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Production and other departments.
• Candidates residing near Vannappuram, Idukki are preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Raw material inspection
• Food quality inspection
• Hygiene and sanitation monitoring
• Batch and production documentation
• Basic food testing knowledge
• Quality issue identification and corrective action
• Team coordination

Job Type

Full-time | On-site

Location Preference: Candidates from Vannappuram, Thodupuzha, Idukki and nearby areas are preferred.

Pay: From ₹8,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person