Quality Associate - Grocery Operations

Amazon UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth in quality assurance and operations

Dynamic environment with continuous improvement initiatives

Job summary

Amazon UAE is seeking a Quality Associate for its grocery operations in Dubai. This role is critical for ensuring high standards for fresh grocery quality, impacting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include inspecting perishable items, training associates, and collaborating with teams to improve quality processes. A Bachelor's degree related to food quality or supply chain operations is required, alongside strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Join Amazon’s fast-growing operations for a dynamic career in quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high accuracy in reporting.
• Familiarity with fresh produce markets and quality standards preferred.
• Good communication skills for stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends when required.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and certifications such as HACCP or ISO is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, eggs, and perishable items during inbound processes.
• Reject damaged or defective items and record detailed rejection data by vendor and quantity.
• Audit picking and packing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor packaging standards and ensure adherence to operational guidelines.
• Conduct daily bin audits and share reports with stakeholders.
• Train store and hub associates on quality standards, SOPs, and packaging practices.
• Collaborate with vendor managers, instock teams, and operations teams to improve quality processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce product damage, waste, and expiry rates.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and automation efforts.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation for quality tracking.

Skills

Quality inspection and assurance

Food safety standards and compliance

Data recording and reporting

Process improvement and operational efficiency

Stakeholder coordination

Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree with knowledge of food quality or supply chain operations

Job description

Quality Associate - Grocery Operations Job Snapshot

Role: Quality Associate
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Food and Beverages
Function: Quality Assurance
Experience: Entry to Mid level
Job Type: Full-time Position

Overview

Quality Associate Dubai UAE Food and Beverages industry role with Amazon focused on maintaining high standards for fresh grocery quality across meat, seafood, produce, and perishable categories. This opportunity supports ultra-fast grocery operations by ensuring product quality, reducing waste, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Food and Beverages
Function: Quality Assurance
Salary: 8000-12000 (estimated)

Context

This role is essential in maintaining product quality across the grocery supply chain by conducting inspections, enforcing standards, and supporting vendors. It directly impacts customer trust, operational efficiency, and waste reduction within Amazon's ultra-fast grocery business.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, eggs, and perishable items during inbound processes
• Reject damaged or defective items and record detailed rejection data by vendor and quantity
• Audit picking and packing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Monitor packaging standards and ensure adherence to operational guidelines
• Conduct daily bin audits and share reports with stakeholders
• Train store and hub associates on quality standards, SOPs, and packaging practices
• Collaborate with vendor managers, instock teams, and operations teams to improve quality processes
• Identify opportunities to reduce product damage, waste, and expiry rates
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and automation efforts
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation for quality tracking

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree with knowledge of food quality or supply chain operations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high accuracy in reporting
• Familiarity with fresh produce markets and quality standards preferred
• Good communication skills for stakeholder coordination
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends when required
• Knowledge of food safety standards and certifications such as HACCP or ISO is an advantage

Skills Set

• Quality inspection and assurance
• Food safety standards and compliance
• Data recording and reporting
• Process improvement and operational efficiency
• Stakeholder coordination
• Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

Why Join Us

• Work with Amazon's fast-growing ultra-fast grocery operations
• Opportunity to impact customer experience through quality excellence
• Exposure to fresh supply chain and perishable category management
• Career growth in quality assurance and operations
• Dynamic environment with continuous improvement initiatives

About the Company

Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and logistics, continuously innovating to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Its grocery operations in Dubai are rapidly expanding, offering professionals the chance to work on high-impact initiatives that redefine fresh food delivery and quality standards in the region.