A leading food manufacturing company located in Manchester, Jamaica, is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of food safety and quality, supporting both regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify Supplier Certificates of Analyses (COAs).

• Conduct routine inspections and testing of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished products.

• Monitor critical in-process quality parameters to identify deviations or non-conformances.

• Conduct sensory evaluations on finished goods.

• Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate test records, logs, and batch release documentation.

• Document non-conformances and deviations.

• Assist with development and validation of quality documentation.

• Perform daily calibration of laboratory equipment.

• Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and allergen control procedures are followed.

• Support food safety and quality training sessions for employees.

• Participate in internal and external audits related to food safety and quality programs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma in Food Science or a related field.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in food quality control (preferred).

• Strong attention to detail, communication, and time management skills.

• Motivated, proactive, and willing to learn.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light lifting (up to 25 lbs.).