Beverages Quality Controller

Beverage manufacturing company in the Dubai, UAE producing sparkling water and cola products is looking for a Quality Controller to join its production team. The role focuses on quality control testing, production-line inspections, food safety documentation, laboratory checks, and compliance with applicable UAE food safety requirements.

Job Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Industry: Beverage Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 2 years
Salary: AED 3,000–4,500 per month
Availability: Immediate

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, packaging materials, and finished beverage cans against approved specifications.
• Conduct quality checks for Brix, pH, CO₂ volume, fill level, can seam integrity, date coding, labels, and packaging condition.
• Perform routine quality and production-line checks throughout every manufacturing run.
• Place non-conforming products or batches on hold and communicate quality issues to the production team.
• Maintain HACCP, GMP, cleaning, and CIP records accurately and ensure documentation is ready for internal and external audits.
• Collect and maintain retention samples according to established procedures.
• Support shelf-life studies, laboratory testing, and product quality monitoring.

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including refractometers, pH meters, CO₂ testing equipment, and other relevant instruments.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly calibrated and calibration records are maintained.
• Conduct or support microbiological sampling and titration testing as required.
• Investigate customer complaints, product defects, and quality non-conformances.
• Assist with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate quality-control reports, test results, inspection records, and production documentation.
• Support supplier approval and raw-material quality assessment activities.
• Assist with Dubai Municipality and ESMA-related inspections and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with production and management to identify and resolve quality and food safety issues.
• Provide daily quality updates and reports to the founder and production team.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control within a food or beverage manufacturing plant.
• Experience in beverage, bottled water, sparkling water, juice, soft drinks, or dairy manufacturing is preferred.
• Valid HACCP certification is required.
• ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, GMP, or related food safety training will be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with beverage quality testing, including:
  • Brix testing using a refractometer
  • pH measurement
  • CO₂ volume testing
  • Titration
  • Microbiological sampling
• Good understanding of HACCP, GMP, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Ability to identify quality deviations and take appropriate corrective action.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of UAE food safety and regulatory requirements is an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Must be available to join immediately.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: AED 3,000–4,500 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Visa and medical insurance provided in accordance with UAE employment regulations.
• Full-time production-based quality control role.

Recommended Certifications

Candidates looking to build a career in beverage quality control may benefit from certifications such as:

• HACCP Certification – essential for food and beverage quality and food safety roles.
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems – useful for understanding food safety management systems.
• FSSC 22000 – particularly relevant for food and beverage manufacturing environments.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) – supports effective manufacturing hygiene and quality-control practices.
• Internal Auditor – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 – useful for candidates involved in audits, corrective actions, and food safety system verification.

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