This job is provided by apna.co Key Responsibilities

- Raw Material Inspection

 Assess species, size, grade, freshness, and physical condition.  Verify receiving temperature and condition of chilled/frozen materials.

 Ensure supplier/lot identification and traceability. Reject or hold materials that fail to meet specifications.

- Processing Monitoring

 Oversee washing, grading, deheading/peeling, freezing, and glazing. Verify product temperature at critical stages.  Ensure compliance with SOPs and product specifications.
- HACCP & Food Safety

 Monitor CCPs/OPRPs and critical limits.  Record monitoring results and act immediately on deviations.

 Verify corrective actions and follow-up measures.

- Personal Hygiene & GMP

 Monitor worker hygiene and protective clothing.  Ensure proper handwashing/sanitization practices.

 Enforce GMP and GHP standards in processing areas.

- Hazard Control

 Monitor cleaning and sanitation chemicals.  Prevent chemical and foreign-body contamination.

 Inspect equipment, utensils, and processing areas for hygiene.

- Finished Product Inspection

 Check appearance, colour, odour, texture, size/grade, weight, glazing, packaging, and labelling.  Verify product against customer and internal specifications.
- Packaging & Labelling

 Confirm correct packaging materials are used.  Verify product details: name, species, grade, net weight, production/expiry dates, lot/batch number,

storage instructions. Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.

- Cold Chain Monitoring

 Monitor freezing, cold-room,



and dispatch temperatures.  Ensure frozen products are maintained at ≤ −18°C.

 Record and report deviations.

- Traceability

 Maintain traceability from raw material to dispatch.  Verify GRN, production, packing, and dispatch records.
- Non-Conformance & Corrective Action

 Identify and segregate non-conforming products/processes.  Raise NCRs and investigate root causes. Verify corrective/preventive actions.
- Documentation

 Maintain QC inspection records, CCP monitoring logs, temperature checks, sanitation reports, product inspection reports, calibration records, etc. Ensure records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Field Aquaculture Supervision

 To travel to farm location in and around Alappuzha and collect and report aquaculture farm data weekly/monthly as per company requirements and report it to the respective teams.  Provide technical support and ensure compliance with Best Aquaculture practise standards for Basa farming/ Shrimp farming/ other species. Supervise harvesting and dispatch operations.

 Maintain detailed records of farming activities and produce reports for each visit.

Skills & Attributes

 Basic computer and MS office skills.

 Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

 Solid communication skills, especially in explaining technical concepts to farmers.

 Adaptability to diverse field conditions and travel requirements.

 Ability to work independently and in teams.

 Relationship-building and trust with aquaculture farmers and train them in aquaculture techniques during field visits.

📌 QA Executive & Aquaculture Field Technician (Kochi)
🏢 Freshtohome
📍 Kochi