FASTLINK AGRI-BUSINESS

Milling Operations — Kigoma, Tanzania

JOB VACANCY

QUALITY CONTROLLER (1 Position)

Work Station: Kigoma

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Food Technology

Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a relevant food processing or quality assurance role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, implement and monitor quality control standards for all milling and food processing activities in line with national and industry regulations.
• Inspect and test raw materials (grains and inputs) on arrival to ensure they meet the required quality and safety specifications before processing.
• Conduct regular sampling and laboratory testing of in-process and finished products to verify quality, moisture content, purity and consistency.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements, including TBS, TFDA and other applicable Tanzanian standards.
• Monitor the entire milling process and identify deviations, contamination risks or defects, and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, test results, batches and quality reports for traceability and audit purposes.
• Oversee proper storage, handling and packaging of products to preserve quality and prevent spoilage or contamination.
• Train and guide production and operations staff on quality standards, hygiene practices and food safety procedures.
• Manage calibration and maintenance schedules of quality testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Liaise with management, regulators and auditors, and prepare periodic quality performance reports with improvement recommendations.

• Establish, implement and monitor quality control standards for all milling and food processing activities in line with national and industry regulations.
• Inspect and test raw materials (grains and inputs) on arrival to ensure they meet the required quality and safety specifications before processing.
• Conduct regular sampling and laboratory testing of in-process and finished products to verify quality, moisture content, purity and consistency.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements, including TBS, TFDA and other applicable Tanzanian standards.
• Monitor the entire milling process and identify deviations, contamination risks or defects, and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, test results, batches and quality reports for traceability and audit purposes.
• Oversee proper storage, handling and packaging of products to preserve quality and prevent spoilage or contamination.
• Train and guide production and operations staff on quality standards, hygiene practices and food safety procedures.
• Manage calibration and maintenance schedules of quality testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Liaise with management, regulators and auditors, and prepare periodic quality performance reports with improvement recommendations.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Food Technology