Quality Control Intern

Job Purpose

To support the Quality Control team in carrying out routine inspection, sampling, testing, documentation, and verification of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, finished products, and imported consignments to ensure they meet approved quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

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Responsibilities

• Assist in inspecting and sampling raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, finished products, and imported consignments. • Conduct basic physical and visual quality checks against approved specifications and procedures.
• Assist with laboratory testing where applicable and under supervision.
• Record all inspection and test results accurately in the relevant QC records and systems.
• Assist in identifying and reporting non-conforming materials or products to the Quality team.
• Support segregation and identification of non-conforming products to prevent unintended use or release.
• Conduct routine in-process quality checks during production and repackaging activities, including weighing, filling, packaging, labelling, and product appearance.
• Assist in checking product and packaging information for conformity with approved specifications.
• Collect, label, and store retention samples in accordance with the company’s retention sample requirements.
• Assist in maintaining QC equipment, work areas, and testing materials in a clean and orderly condition.
• Support monitoring of calibration status of QC equipment and report any overdue or defective equipment.
• Assist in maintaining accurate QC records, registers, and documentation.
• Support investigations of quality issues, complaints, and non-conformances by providing relevant QC records and test results.
• Support implementation of food safety, quality, hygiene, and GMP

Requirements

• within production and repackaging areas.
• Participate in internal quality, food safety, and IMS activities as assigned.
• Immediately report any critical quality or food safety concerns to the Quality Supervisor/Head of Quality.
• Comply with company procedures, food safety requirements, health and safety rules, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• QUALIFICATIONS &
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Recent graduate or currently undertaking an internship/industrial attachment in a relevant discipline.
• Basic understanding of food quality, food safety, hygiene, and GMP principles.
• Basic knowledge of sampling, inspection, and laboratory testing procedures is an advantage.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, internet, outlook).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced food manufacturing and repackaging environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety
• consistently.
• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
• Inspection & Sampling: Complete assigned inspections and sampling accurately and on time.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete QC records with minimal errors.
• Non-Conformance Reporting: Promptly report identified quality and food safety deviations.
• Retention Samples: Ensure required samples are correctly collected, labelled, and stored. In-Process Checks:
• Complete assigned production and repackaging quality checks as scheduled. Food Safety & GMP Compliance:
• Consistently adhere to hygiene, food safety, GMP, and company requirements. Workplace Discipline:
• Demonstrate punctuality, teamwork, professionalism, and willingness to learn.