Key Responsibilities:-

Raw Material Quality Control

- Inspect and test incoming tea leaves, herbs, spices (if applicable), flavors, and other raw materials.
- Verify quality parameters as per approved specifications.
- Approve or reject raw materials based on test results.

In-Process Quality Control

- Monitor quality during blending, processing, and packaging operations.
- Conduct routine quality checks to ensure consistency in the manufacturing process.
- Report deviations immediately and recommend corrective actions.

Finished Product Testing

- Perform physical, chemical, and sensory evaluation of finished tea products.
- Verify compliance with internal quality standards and customer specifications.
- Release finished products only after successful quality verification.

Laboratory Testing

- Perform routine laboratory analysis, including:
- Moisture analysis
- Bulk density
- Sieve analysis (particle size)
- Color and appearance evaluation
- Organoleptic (taste, aroma, liquor, and infusion) evaluation
- Foreign matter inspection

- Maintain calibration records of laboratory instruments.

Documentation





- Maintain laboratory registers and quality reports.
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA), inspection reports, and batch quality records.
- Ensure documentation complies with GMP, HACCP, FSSAI, ISO 22000, and company procedures.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

- Identify quality issues and non-conforming materials.
- Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and QA departments for issue resolution.

Hygiene & Food Safety

- Ensure laboratory cleanliness and adherence to Positive Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Support GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality management system implementation.
- Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Continuous Improvement

- Suggest improvements in testing methods and laboratory efficiency.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and process optimization initiatives.

📌 Qc Chemist (Gujarat)
🏢 Jivraj Tea
📍 Gujarat