Quality Control Assistant at Kinangop Dairy Limited

Job Purpose

• To ensure our products meet quality standards by inspecting, testing, and documenting findings.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspecting Materials & Products: Conduct routine inspections of incoming materials and inprocess production to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory guidelines;
• Testing: Perform functional/processing suitability testing on products and ingredients; and
• Documentation & Reporting: Meticulously record inspection results and non-conformances, creating reports that support quality audits, traceability, and corrective actions

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology or Microbiology with at least one-year experience in quality control strongly preferred, OR
• A diploma in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology with at least 2 years’ experience in quality control strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills;
• Ability to thrive working collaboratively with senior colleagues, solve problems independently and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a strong work ethic, ability to work in teams and implement and test solutions.
• Knowledge of the HACCP approach or other management systems relevant to a food industry.
• If you have worked in the Dairy industry in the same similar role will be an added advantage.