Lab Technician and Food Quality Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lab Technician / Food Quality Executive

Company

Nutrapoorna Pvt. Ltd.

Industry

Food Manufacturing – Atta / Flour Manufacturing

Job Location

Kandivali West, Charkop Industrial Area, Mumbai

Department

Quality Control / Food Safety

Position

Lab Technician / Food Quality Executive

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

1–3 Years preferred

Qualification: B.Sc. in Food Technology / Microbiology / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Food Science or Diploma in Food Technology / related field

About the Role

We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Lab Technician / Food Quality Executive to manage routine quality checks, laboratory testing, production quality monitoring, documentation and food-safety compliance at our atta manufacturing facility.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that raw materials, in-process material and finished products meet defined quality and food-safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Raw Material Quality Control

Inspect incoming wheat and other raw materials.

Check quality parameters such as appearance, smell, moisture and infestation.

Verify supplier quality documents and COA, wherever applicable.

Maintain raw-material inspection records.

Report any quality deviation to the concerned department.

In-Process Quality Control

Conduct regular quality checks during atta/chakki production.

Monitor product quality at different stages of production.

Check moisture, texture, colour and other defined quality parameters.

Ensure production is carried out as per approved specifications and SOPs.

Immediately highlight deviations to Production and QA/QC management.

Finished Product Testing

Conduct routine testing of finished atta/flour.

Maintain product specifications and testing records.

Check parameters such as

Moisture

Colour/appearance

Odour

Texture

Foreign matter

Granulation/particle size, where applicable

Other parameters as per company specifications

Coordinate external laboratory testing wherever required.

Hygiene & Food Safety

Monitor hygiene and sanitation practices in the production and packing areas.

Ensure compliance with food-safety and personal-hygiene requirements.

Conduct routine hygiene inspections.

Identify contamination risks and report them immediately.

Support pest-control, cleaning and sanitation monitoring activities.

Documentation & Records

Maintain laboratory registers and testing records.

Maintain raw-material, in-process and finished-product inspection reports.

Maintain calibration records for laboratory equipment.

Maintain non-conformance/deviation records.

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly quality reports.

Ensure proper sample identification, storage and traceability.

Sampling

Collect representative samples of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.

Properly label and store samples.

Maintain retention samples as per company procedure.

Ensure sampling is carried out safely and hygienically.

Equipment & Laboratory Management

Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment.

Ensure laboratory instruments are clean and properly maintained.

Monitor calibration status of testing equipment.

Maintain adequate laboratory chemicals, consumables and testing materials.

Follow laboratory safety procedures.

Quality Improvement

Identify recurring quality issues and communicate them to management.

Assist in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

Work closely with Production, Packing, Stores and Procurement teams.

Support implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

Key Quality Parameters

The candidate should preferably have practical knowledge of testing/monitoring parameters relevant to flour/atta manufacturing, including

Moisture

Ash, where applicable

Gluten, where applicable

Protein, where applicable

Granulation/particle size

Colour and appearance

Odour

Foreign matter

Infestation

Microbiological testing coordination

Packaging and labelling checks

Shelf-life/retention sample monitoring

Food Safety & Compliance

Knowledge of the following will be an advantage

FSSAI requirements

GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices

GHP – Good Hygiene Practices

HACCP principles

Food adulteration/contamination controls

Food-safety documentation

Traceability and batch control

Internal quality audits

Required Skills

Good observation and analytical skills

Basic laboratory testing knowledge

Good understanding of food-quality standards

Strong documentation and record-keeping skills

Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office

Ability to identify quality deviations

Good communication and coordination skills

Ability to work independently on routine quality checks

Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following industries will be preferred

Flour/Atta Manufacturing

Food Processing

Grain Processing

Bakery/Food Manufacturing

FMCG Food Industry

Quality Control Laboratory

Food Testing Laboratory

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Accuracy and timeliness of quality testing

Compliance with raw-material specifications

In-process quality compliance

Finished-product quality compliance

Laboratory documentation accuracy

Timely reporting of quality deviations

Hygiene and food-safety compliance

Calibration and equipment-maintenance compliance

Reduction in quality complaints/rejections

Reporting

Reports To

QA/QC Manager / Plant Head

Working Conditions

Work location

Manufacturing plant and quality laboratory

Candidate must be comfortable working around food-processing machinery and production areas.

Must follow all PPE, hygiene and food-safety requirements.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is technically sound, disciplined, quality-conscious and comfortable working on the shop floor as well as in the laboratory. The ideal candidate should be able to identify quality issues quickly, maintain accurate records and coordinate effectively with Production and Management.

Salary

As per industry standards and candidate experience.

Pay

₹8,180.82 - ₹1