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Job Description
Job Description
Purpose of the job
To carry out the sampling leading to physical, chemical & microbiological routine tests for all the products releases in order to ensure that all products are being mixed, processed and produced in accordance with company’s standards and specifications. Ensure that all quality control & food safety related reports are provided on a daily, weekly and monthly basis ensuring all product related specifications are met during production.
key Accountabilities
Collect samples and perform testing of raw materials, packaging materials, chemicals, utilities, semi-finished and finished goods in accordance with the established procedures.
Carry out the laboratory tests to ensure all products specifications are met so as to perform the positive releases. Carry out the laboratory tests for the utilities (water, cooling water, steam, chemicals, CIPs, COD etc.) to ensure compliance with company’s standards.
Conduct the required line hygiene inspections and line quality control tests and keep the relative records, in accordance to the established procedures, work instructions, sampling and inspection plans.
Calibrate lab instruments and maintain lab equipment in a perfect operational and hygiene condition.
Supervise the sanitation programs, CIP & COP plans and pest control in all sections.
Handle product returns and customer complaints as per laid down procedures and communicate the same with the production and maintenance team that would lead in initiating preventive and corrective actions.
Support internal / external food safety audits, raise NCRs and drive actions to close it.
Collect quality data, detect potential quality risks and defects by analyzing trends and present quality data in daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Participate in daily meetings providing quality data, product quality defects info, customer complaints and any other feedback related to the products quality and specifications.
Escalate and report out of specs situation (quality, food safety, health and safety or environmental deviations from the standards), providing all required quality, processing, packaging data and timelines.
Supervise and follow the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices and Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs) so as to ensure a clean and safe working environment that complies with company’s health & safety, environmental and food safety standards in production and lab.
Skills
Skills
Job Requirements
Educational level: Bachelor’s degree in food science, food chemistry or any related field.
Minimal experience: 2 Years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience in a lab environment.
Advanced quality/food safety/package integrity training is a plus.
Familiar with basic dairy lab instruments (pH meters, lab scales, autoclave, Milkoscan, conductivity meters, Gerber etc.)
Experience in food safety management system - ISO 22000 & HACCP Good understanding in the processing principles (Recombining, mixing, pasteurizing, sterilizing, processing, aseptic transfer, CIP, packaging). Ability to work mornings / evenings / weekends, depending on the assigned shift. Languages: Good communication skills (verbal & written) in English. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
SADAFCO
منذ تأسيسها عام 1976، أصبحت شركة سدافكو من الشركات الرائدة في تصنيع وتوزيع وبيع المنتجات الغذائية في المملكة العربية السعودية مع انتشار واسع في منطقة الشرق الأوسط. ومن خلال علاماتها التجارية المميزة مثل السعودية وكريسبي. نفخر بكوننا الرواد في أسواق الحليب طويل الأجل، معجون الطماطم، والآيس كريم.
في سدافكو، نؤمن أن نجاحنا يرتكز على مواهب فريقنا المتنوع والمتميز. نعمل مع أكثر من 3000 موظف من 49 جنسية، ونوفر بيئة عمل محفزة تدعم الابتكار والتطور المهني.
تماشياً مع رؤية السعودية 2030، نركّز على تطوير المواهب من خلال برامج التعلم المستمر وتدريب القيادات، ونؤمن ببناء مسارات مهنية حقيقية توفر للموظفين بيئة داعمة وموارد تساعدهم على النجاح والتطور.
ومع تطلعنا إلى المستقبل، تظل الاستدامة في صميم استراتيجيتنا. نهدف للوصول إلى الحياد الكربوني بحلول عام 2060، ونعمل على تحويل أسطولنا إلى مركبات خالية من الانبعاثات بحلول عام 2045.
إذا كنت تبحث عن مكان عمل يمنحك فرصاً للتعلم، النمو، والمساهمة في صناعة مستدامة ومؤثرة، فسدافكو هي وجهتك.
انضم إلى فريقنا وكن جزءاً من قصة نجاحنا التي تسعى لتقديم الأفضل للمستهلكين والمجتمع على حد سواء.
Since its establishment in 1976, SADAFCO has become one of the leading companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of food products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a wide presence across the Middle East. Through its distinguished brands such as Al-Saudia and Crispy, we take pride in being pioneers in the long-life milk, tomato paste, and ice cream markets.
At SADAFCO, we believe that our success is built on the talents of our diverse and exceptional team. We work with more than 3,000 employees from 49 nationalities, providing a stimulating work environment that supports innovation and professional development.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030, we focus on talent development through continuous learning programs and leadership training. We are committed to building real career paths that offer employees a supportive environment and resources to help them succeed and grow.
Looking toward the future, sustainability remains at the core of our strategy. We aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and are working to transform our fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2045.
If you are looking for a workplace that offers opportunities for learning, growth, and contributing to a sustainable and impactful industry, SADAFCO is your destination.
Join our team and be part of our success story, striving to deliver the best for consumers and the community alike.
