09 Aug
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ARZY food EXPORTERS
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Pollachi
09 Aug
ARZY food EXPORTERS
Pollachi
Role Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Executive to join our food processing facility. In this role, you will oversee and maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and product quality across our frozen food product lines, including frozen porottas, frozen vegetables, and snack items.
Key Responsibilities1. Line Inspection & Quality Control
- Conduct routine quality checks during raw material receiving, in-process manufacturing (dough mixing, shaping, par-baking, freezing), and finished product packaging.
- Monitor critical control parameters for frozen items, including blast freezing temperatures, product core temperatures, and packaging seal integrity.
- Perform sensory evaluations (taste, texture, appearance, aroma) of frozen porottas, snacks, and processed vegetables post-thawing/cooking.
2. Hygiene & Food Safety Compliance
- Enforce Positive Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), and Personal Hygiene standards across the production floor.
- Execute daily sanitation, pest control, and equipment cleanliness audits.
- Ensure strict adherence to Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP, FSSAI, ISO 22000, or equivalent standard guidelines).
3. Raw Material & Packaging Quality Assurance
- Inspect incoming raw ingredients (flour, oils, fresh vegetables, spices) and packaging materials against internal specifications.
- Manage vendor quality assessments and reject non-compliant raw materials.
4. Cold Chain & Storage Monitoring
- Monitor and record temperatures of cold storage rooms, blast freezers, and refrigerated dispatch units to ensure uncompromised cold chain integrity.
- Perform periodic shelf-life studies and retention sample monitoring for all frozen food batches.
5. Documentation & Audit Preparation
- Maintain comprehensive QA batch records, logbooks, COAs (Certificates of Analysis), and non-conformance reports (NCR).
- Coordinate internal hygiene audits and assist during third-party regulatory or client audits.
- Root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) implementation for product defects or customer complaints.
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Experience: 1 to 4 years of experience as a QA/QC Executive in a food manufacturing plant (experience in frozen food, bakery, ready-to-cook, or ready-to-eat segments is highly preferred).
- Technical Knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of FSSAI regulations, HACCP principles, and GMP/GHP standards.
- Basic knowledge of frozen food parameters (blast freezing, IQF, cold storage monitoring).
- Familiarity with basic laboratory testing (moisture content, microbiological testing coordination, pH testing).
- Skills: High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent documentation skills, and clear communication in English and local languages.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work involves spending time on the active factory floor and in temperature-controlled / cold storage environments.
- Continuous monitoring of production shifts to support operational workflows.
Pay: ₹10,028.16 - ₹12,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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