Key Responsibilities:

1.

Quality

Control &

- Inspection

- Conduct daily quality checks on raw materials (fruits and vegetables) upon receiving, including appearance, ripeness, texture, damage, and spoilage.

- Perform in-process quality checks during sorting, cutting, packaging, and storage to ensure hygienic handling and consistent output.

- Inspect finished goods for appearance, taste, aroma, texture, weight, labeling, and shelf life.

2. Laboratory &

- Analytical Testing

- Carry out basic laboratory tests to monitor microbial load, pH levels, TSS (Total Soluble Solids), and other analytical parameters relevant to fruit products.

- Ensure sampling and testing protocols align with FSSAI or ISO standards.

- Maintain all test records and calibration logs of lab equipment.

3. Hygiene &

- Sanitation Monitoring

- Monitor the personal hygiene of staff working in processing areas.

- Conduct regular checks of processing rooms, equipment, and utensils to ensure they meet sanitation and cleaning standards.

- Report any deviations and provide support in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

4. Documentation &

- Compliance

- Maintain detailed daily records of raw material inspection, wastage, yield, processing time, batch production, and finished product quality.

- Ensure traceability and documentation of each batch as per SOP and audit requirements.

- Assist in internal and external audits – including FSSAI, ISO, GMP,



and customer audits.

5.

Process

Improvement &

- Training

- Identify opportunities to reduce fruit wastage, improve yield and enhance product consistency.

- Work with production and procurement teams to provide feedback on supplier quality and recommend improvements.

- Conduct training sessions on hygiene, food safety, SOP adherence, and quality standards for the production team.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.

- 0+ years of experience in food processing or fresh produce quality assurance.

- Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, FSSAI, and food hygiene standards.

- Hands-on experience with quality testing instruments and basic lab analysis.

- Good documentation and reporting skills.

- Ability to work in cold storage and production environments as needed.

- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and solid observational skills.

Preferred Skills

- Experience working in fruit and vegetable processing.

- Large scale icecream production is an addon..

- Working knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets for documentation and reporting.

Working Conditions

- It will involve time spent in processing units, cold rooms, lab areas, and packaging zones.

- Must be comfortable working in shift operations if required.

- Should be flexible with timings.

Openings: 15 Candidates.

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