Quality Control Engineer

linah farms

2-5 Years

Egypt

Posted 21 hours ago
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Job Description

Inspect Medjool dates before purchase according to the company's quality standards
Evaluate fruit maturity, size, color, texture, moisture content, and overall appearance
Identify defects including insect damage, disease, fermentation, sunburn, bruising, splitting, dehydration, mold, and mechanical damage
Classify Medjool dates into appropriate quality grades
Determine acceptance, conditional acceptance, or rejection of each lot
Coordinate with the Procurement Team regarding quality decisions before purchase
Prepare detailed inspection reports with photos and supporting documentation
Monitor harvesting, handling, packaging, and transportation practices at supplier farms
Ensure purchased dates maintain traceability from farm to factory
Monitor loading operations to prevent contamination and physical damage
Collect representative samples for laboratory analysis when required
Verify compliance with food safety standards, including GAP and other applicable certifications
Maintain supplier quality performance records and recommend corrective actions
Support supplier development by providing technical feedback to improve product quality
Assist in resolving quality disputes with suppliers
Coordinate with the Transportation and Fleet Management Departments to arrange the transportation of the received products

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Food Science, Horticulture, or a related field
2-5 years of experience in quality control, preferably in dates, fresh produce, or agricultural exports
Experience with Medjool dates is highly preferred
Strong knowledge of Medjool date quality standards
Understanding of post-harvest handling and storage practices
Knowledge of export quality specifications
Familiarity with food safety systems (HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., ISO 22000 is an advantage)
Excellent inspection and reporting skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Ability to travel frequently to supplier farms
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

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