Quality Controller

Foster Clark Products Ltd in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Quality Controller to join their team on a full-time basis.

Job Role:
The role is reporting to the Quality Control Specialist and its core responsibility is to perform quality control checks and ensure analytical data is available promptly. The role ensures and follows the Food Safety and quality requirements as per company policies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate sampling, testing and release based on cross-checking with specifications or other requirements by executing and approving laboratory, line checks and in-process control checks
• Perform associated system-quality automated transactions as part of the release process
• Maintain approved control and retention samples and keep all documentation filed correctly and stored.
• Issue and communicate reports regarding non-conformances, preparing reports of non-conforming products, IPC incidents, Improvement projects etc., and ensure proper communication and escalation. Support product and line validations and trials.
• Keep laboratory equipment clean and in proper working order. Flexibility to work as a QC in various sites or in any other duties (as assigned).

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Education/ Experience

• MQF 5 in Food Science/Food technology or related field or an equivalent 1+ year experience in QC/QA environment (preferably within food manufacturing operations)

Technical Skills

• Cleaning and Sanitation
• IT literacy - MS Office/ ERP
• Data Analysis & Report Writing
• GMP/Allergen Management
• HACCP
• Physical/chemical Analysis & IPC control

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Drive for Results
• Quality and Rule Orientation
• Teamwork
• Verbal & Written Communication.