Quality Controller vacancy for a foodstuff trading division in Dubai. Seeking a qualified professional with strong expertise in handling perishable food items, food safety compliance, and UAE regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in food quality control , HACCP OR Food technology expertise within the UAE market.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Title: Quality Controller – Foodstuff Trading
Industry: Food Trading / Food Distribution / Food Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time
Availability: Immediate Joiner Preferred
This role is critical in ensuring that all food products handled by the company meet Dubai Municipality food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and international food quality standards. The selected candidate will play a key role in monitoring food quality throughout the procurement, storage, and distribution processes, ensuring the highest level of food safety and product integrity.
Professionals with experience in foodstuff trading companies, food distribution companies, or food supply chain management in the UAE are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections of incoming and outgoing food products, especially perishable items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, seafood, meat, poultry, and frozen foods.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety standards and company quality assurance procedures.
- Monitor and verify cold chain management practices, including proper temperature control for chilled and frozen food products.
- Conduct routine food safety inspections in storage facilities and warehouses to ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Verify that food products meet quality specifications, shelf-life requirements, and labeling regulations as per UAE food safety guidelines.
- Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and UAE regulatory requirements for food trading and distribution.
- Identify non-conforming products and initiate corrective and preventive actions to maintain food safety and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate quality control documentation, inspection records, and food safety reports.
- Support internal audits and assist during external food safety inspections and regulatory audits.
- Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse staff, procurement teams, and logistics personnel to maintain food quality throughout the supply chain.
- Monitor workplace hygiene, sanitation practices, and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Use Microsoft Excel to maintain quality reports, product tracking logs, and data analysis using functions such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of UAE experience as a Quality Controller or Food technologist in Dubai, Sharjah or any emirates in a foodstuff trading company, preferably dealing with perishable food items.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP certification requirements and food safety management systems.
- Completed food safety training from a recognized authority.
- Good understanding of Dubai Municipality regulations, UAE labor laws, and workplace safety compliance standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions).
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early morning or extended shifts if required.
- Must be available for immediate joining.
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