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
