Food Technologist & Packaging Specialist   at 25th & Staffing

Specialization

QA/QC, Food safety & recipe formulation, packaging preparation

Minimum Qualification

HND

Preferred Years of Experience

3 - 5 years

Salary

₦80,000.00 - ₦90,000.00 per month  

Job Description

We require a reliable Food technologist & packaging specialist to ensure that all external and internal requirements are met before our product reaches our customers. The ideal candidate is a reliable and competent professional with solid experience in the Food and Beverage Industry. You will be responsible for preparing alternate recipes for the firm’s products, implementing them and ultimately packaging finished products. The goal is to guarantee consistent quality of our operations and services.

 Job Description

• Maintain quality standards and recommend improvement for all stages of processing
• Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews and relevant documentation
• Investigate complaints to determine causes and consult with appropriate production personnel to correct deficiencies.
• Develop new products and or line extenders as required
• Ensure that all food safety standards are maintained
• Conduct process and factory audit
• Ensure compliance with all NAFDAC, legal and government regulations

Requirements

• B.Sc, BTECH, HND in Food Science Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry or any science related course.
• 3-5 years’ proven experience at an FMCG 
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety and food quality assurance techniques and standards
• Thorough knowledge of NAFDAC food processing requirements and standards
• Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods
• Good knowledge of MS Office and databases
• Experience with packaging of branded products 
• Experience developing, testing and optimising simple seasoning recipes
• Experience handling and using laboratory equipment
• Detailed and results oriented
• Knowledge of HACCP is an added advantage