Quality Control Chemist

·       Coordinates with the production department for QC related issues

·       Interacting with plant visitors as and when required.

·       Solves basic quality problems within prescribed guidelines to ensure final product integrity

·       Prepares the Beverage mixing units and Filler ready by carrying out sanitation activities prior to daily production run.

·       During production perform all the specified Laboratory tests on line samples at the frequency specified in PI Quality manual.

·       Documents obtained test results in the quality sheets as mentioned in the PI manual.

·       Performs quality test on PET blown bottles according to the procedures and frequency specified in PI Quality manual.

·       Monitors finished product packaging integrity/date coding.

·       Calibrates and documents the Lab equipments per frequency specified in the PI Quality manual.

·       Controls and monitors syrup preparation and prepare control drinks.

·       Ensures all arrived raw material are within specifications by performing quality checks and document the results.

·       Ensures QC. Tests are performed at correct frequency at CO2 plant.

·       Administrates the concentrate storage, rotation “FIFO” and expiring units.

·       Monitors the proper operation of syrup mixing, sugar addition, and final syrup specifications.

·       Maintains treated water within specification as outlined in the PI manual.

·       Reports to maintenance department any equipment -malfunctions.

·       Strictly adheres to Food safety and Hygiene policy & procedures

·       Steam boiler, monitors the chemicals dosage and analyzes the Boiler water for conformity

·       In the water treatment, carry out annual carbon filter discharge and re-charge as per schedule

·       Carries out quality tests on all inbound imported CSD and reports to next level.

·       Ensures that proper housekeeping has been carried out in the plant.

·       University degree in food science or chemistry is a must

·       Awareness of ISO, HACCP, Health & Food safety and environmental regulations.

·       Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position in a Carbonated Soft Drink and drinking water Industry.

·       Language and proficiency - Fluent in English is must and Arabic could be advantages.

·       Computer proficiency level - working knowledge in MS Office suite and ERP