Quality Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Assist in quality control and assurance activities for processes and products at a pet food manufacturing plant, ensuring standards and food safety. Key Highlights: 1. Assistance in quality control and assurance at a pet food manufacturing plant 2. Focus on food safety and compliance with technical standards 3. Opportunity to apply knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Microsoft Office Job Objective: Assist in quality control and assurance activities for processes and products at a pet food manufacturing plant, ensuring adherence to established standards and contributing to food safety and compliance with legislation and technical standards. Education/Experience: * Completed high school; * Technical course in Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related fields; * Prior experience in quality control or related areas within food, animal feed, or pharmaceutical industries is desirable; * Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); * Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Main Responsibilities: * Assist in sampling raw materials, in-process products, and finished products for quality analysis; * Complete and organize quality control records (checklists, spreadsheets, inspection forms, etc.); * Conduct visual inspections of raw materials, packaging, and finished products, verifying appearance, integrity, expiration dates, and compliance with established standards; * Support verification and release of finished products for shipment according to quality criteria; * Monitor and record hygiene conditions in production areas, utensils, and equipment, reporting deviations to responsible personnel; * Assist in calibration and cleaning of measurement instruments used in quality control; * Support training and awareness initiatives on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and internal procedures; * Assist in investigations of non-conformities, rework, and returns, as directed by the technical team; * Maintain documents and records organized, up-to-date, and available for internal and external audits. Employment Type: Permanent CLT Benefits: * Medical assistance * Meal allowance Work Location: On-site