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.
- Valuable documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work in cold storage and production environments as needed.
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and strong 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.

📌 Production QA-QC/ Food Technologist (Freshers Only) (India)
🏢 NAKED FRUITS
📍 India