We are hiring Quality Control (QC) Analyst- Material Quality (Raw Material) For a Leading FMCG Company

Location: Mehsana, Gujarat

Job Title: QC Analyst Material Quality (Raw Material)

Department: Quality Control (QC) / Quality Assurance (QA)

Experience Required: 2+ Years

Budget: Upto 8 LPA

Qualification: Minimum ITI or Degree in Science / Relevant Field

Employment Type: Full time

Industry: FMCG / Food Processing / Food Manufacturing

About the Role To analyze and record the quality and quantity of incoming potatoes and other raw materials from either the farm, stores or market. To supervise and control the logistics on the incoming potatoes and other raw materials, ensuring that the incoming goods are handled correctly and are supplied to the plant in proper stock rotation and in the best hygienic conditions. Ensure that a high-quality service standard is rendered to both farmer/supplier and factory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Receiving & Grading of Raw Material

- Ensure all vehicles delivering potatoes, other raw materials, and packaging materials are weighed in and out as per standard procedures and all relevant physical/electronic documentation is completed.
- Check that supplying vehicles arriving at the company premises comply with raw material specification requirements.
- Take necessary samples as laid out in the QC procedure.
- Perform required testing parameters such as oil FFA, length, tuber count, GSM, oil colour, and defects.
- Grade potatoes, other raw materials, and packaging materials as per the QC sampling procedure and record information in relevant documentation.




- Ensure all information is checked twice for errors and that stock is balanced physically and electronically.
- Hold, accept, or reject materials as necessary.
- Organize labour and arrange unloading into the raw feed storage area.

2. Issuing of Raw Materials to Production

- Ensure the appropriate grade of potatoes, raw materials, and packaging materials is selected to meet finished product specifications.
- Communicate any quality changes to the QC and Production Executive.
- Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Production, and Quality Managers in case of rejection or hold of raw or packaging materials.
- Communicate with suppliers if quality complaints occur frequently.
- Enter data into the designated raw potato system.
- Prepare acceptance and rejection notes for raw materials and packaging materials.

3. Workplace Hygiene & 5S

- Ensure walls, walkways, and floors are clean during production.
- Ensure equipment in the receiving area is clean at all times.
- Ensure waste is disposed of in the correct containers and removed to appropriate waste areas.
- Ensure raw materials and packaging materials are stored in hygienic conditions.
- Supervise storage areas for cleanliness and 5S implementation.
- Conduct GMP training for contract labour.

4. Maintenance & General Duties

- Assist engineers during breakdowns.




- Carry out daily checks on the condition of the raw feed area.
- Report equipment performance defects to the supervisor.
- Carry out simple adjustments to keep equipment running efficiently.
- Replace consumable parts as required.
- Perform other reasonable work-related tasks as instructed by the QC Manager or Production Executive.

5. Safety

- Ensure equipment and motor covers are fitted securely.
- Ensure floors are kept dry to minimize slips.
- Ensure staff in the peeling area wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Follow workplace safety procedures.

6. Other Quality Duties

- Perform finished product testing in the absence of the finished product chemist.
- Perform microbiological testing in the absence of the microbiologist.
- Send samples for outsourced testing at regular intervals.
- Calibrate instruments in-house.
- Add new procedures, work instructions, and formats to QA procedures.
- Evaluate supplier performance at regular intervals.

Candidate Profile

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality Control Laboratory.
- Minimum ITI or a Degree in Science or a relevant field.
- Sound knowledge of laboratory equipment such as Agtron, Fry Master, Moisture Analyzer, Balance, and Hot Air Oven.
- Knowledge of basic testing procedures such as product fry colour, solid content, length, defects, and sugar percentage.
- Awareness of GMP practices.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, communication, presentation, and teamwork.

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