A leading Food Additives Manufacturing Company located in Palakkad, Kerala is currently looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Trainee to join its quality assurance team. This role is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Chemistry, Food Science, or related laboratory sciences who are passionate about maintaining product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in the food ingredients industry.
The QC Trainee will work closely with the Quality Control and Production teams to ensure that all food additives and ingredients produced meet the required quality standards, food safety regulations, and company specifications. The candidate will gain practical exposure to laboratory testing, raw material inspection, and quality monitoring procedures within a modern food manufacturing environment.
This position is ideal for individuals who want to build a career in food quality control, food additives manufacturing, laboratory analysis, and food safety compliance.
Job Responsibilities
The Quality Control Trainee will be responsible for supporting the quality control team in performing routine laboratory and product testing activities to ensure the quality and safety of food additives.
Laboratory Testing and Analysis
- Assist in conducting chemical analysis and laboratory testing of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished food additives.
- Perform routine quality checks including pH testing, moisture analysis, purity testing, and other chemical parameters as per company SOPs.
- Operate basic laboratory equipment and instruments used in food additive quality testing.
Raw Material Inspection
- Support the QC team in inspecting incoming raw materials and ingredients to verify compliance with quality specifications.
- Ensure that all materials used in the production of food additives meet required food safety and quality standards.
Process Monitoring
- Monitor production processes to ensure that manufacturing procedures follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Assist in identifying deviations from quality standards and report them to senior QC personnel.
Documentation and Record Keeping
- Maintain proper quality control records, laboratory reports, and testing documentation.
- Assist in preparing reports related to quality analysis, inspection results, and compliance records.
- Ensure that documentation aligns with food safety regulations and internal quality management systems.
Compliance and Food Safety
- Support the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality control procedures in the food additives manufacturing facility.
- Follow laboratory safety guidelines and maintain a clean and hygienic testing environment.
- Assist in ensuring that food additive products meet regulatory standards and food industry requirements.
Team Coordination
- Work collaboratively with the production, research, and quality assurance teams to maintain product consistency and quality.
- Participate in training programs to improve knowledge related to food additive manufacturing, laboratory analysis, and food safety standards.
Job Qualification
Candidates applying for the QC Trainee position should meet the following educational criteria:
- Candidates with strong academic backgrounds in analytical chemistry, food chemistry, or applied chemistry will be preferred.
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