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.

Overview:
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 in a timely manner. 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 controls check
• 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 report of non-conforming product, IPC incidents, Improvement project 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.