Quality Controller
First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
SUMMARY:
My client, a fruit processing and manufacturing concern is looking for a Quality Controller to join their team. The successful candidate must have food handling and / or fresh fruit experience.
POSITION INFO:
Requirements Food Technologist qualification or similar (ESSENTIAL) 2 - 3 Years experience with fresh fruits and vegetables Must be willing to work shifts Responsibilities Inspect all incoming raw materials against specifications, release only compliant products to production Record all findings during receiving, record and notify all the relevant people when products are rejected, or when a non-conformance is issued Inspect all incoming vehicles against the food safety requirements (e.g. temperature, cleanliness) Monitor and verify the quality of products during receiving, storage and production and ensure that the final product specification is met before the product is released Conducting shelf life, pH, Brix and organoleptic tests on products during the various operational stages Ensure the final product meets all the requirements and that the COA matches the product before it is released. Sending product samples for micro analysis, heavy metal testing and MRL's and keeping retention samples of every batch that is produced Compile product specifications Conduct monthly swabs as per the food safety management system schedule To complete driver checklist, cleaning checklists, glass and hard plastics register and conduct personal hygiene checks as per the food safety management system schedule Handling customer queries, complaints, and give feedback Interpret and report, the test results and give a feedback Report on non-conforming products and action the necessary rework. Verify the calibration of scales, thermometers, refractometers, and pH meters daily, before use Handling of COA queries Ordering of chemicals and consumables (eg: packaging). Control and record the issuing of stock, packaging and chemicals to production. Informing Quality Assurance when packaging runs low Partaking in internal quality and food safety audits Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor