Quality Control Staff

KASS Food Corporation; Antipolo; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KASS Food Corporation is looking for a Quality Control (QC) Staff to monitor product quality and safety across the manufacturing process in the Antipolo facility. You will perform inspections, document results, and support corrective actions to maintain regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Food Science or related field, attention to detail, good reporting skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Prior QC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (preferred).
• Prior experience in food manufacturing quality control is a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Product Inspection & Testing: Conduct visual, physical, and sensory inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods; perform routine tests for consistency; ensure packaging and labeling meet standards.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure products meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements (FDA, HACCP, GMP), and customer specifications; monitor sanitation and hygiene practices; enforce food safety protocols.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and non-conformances; prepare reports on quality issues and suggest corrective actions; assist in investigations of customer complaints related to product quality.
• Process Monitoring & Improvement: Identify and report quality issues to supervisors and production teams; recommend improvements in production processes to reduce defects and waste; participate in training programs for staff on food safety and quality standards.
• Equipment & Sample Management: Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and functioning properly; collect product samples for laboratory analysis if needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety regulations

Fast-paced environment

Communication & reporting

Basic computer skills

Education

Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

Job description

A Quality Control (QC) Staff in a food manufacturing setting is responsible for ensuring that food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Their duties typically include:

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Inspection & Testing

• Conduct visual, physical, and sensory inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Perform routine tests to check for consistency in taste, texture, color, and overall quality.
• Ensure packaging and labeling meet standards.

2. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure products meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, HACCP, GMP), and customer specifications.
• Monitor sanitation and hygiene practices in production areas.
• Enforce food safety protocols and report any deviations.

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and non-conformances.
• Prepare reports on quality issues and suggest corrective actions.
• Assist in investigations of customer complaints related to product quality.

4. Process Monitoring & Improvement

• Identify and report quality issues to supervisors and production teams.
• Recommend improvements in production processes to reduce defects and waste.
• Participate in training programs for staff on food safety and quality standards.

5. Equipment & Sample Management

• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.
• Collect product samples for laboratory analysis if needed.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS

Education

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (preferred).

Experience

• Prior experience in food manufacturing quality control is a plus.

Skills

• Attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.