Quality Control Intern

Healthy U, the leading health food and supplement provider in Kenya with over 30 stores in Kenya and Uganda, is looking for a Quality Control Intern to join our team. This is a full-time position ideal for a recent graduate or someone currently undertaking an internship in a relevant field.

Job Purpose:

To support the Quality Control team in carrying out routine inspection, sampling, testing, documentation, and verification of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, finished products, and imported consignments to ensure they meet approved quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in inspecting and sampling raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, finished products, and imported consignments.

Conduct basic physical and visual quality checks against approved specifications and procedures.

Assist with laboratory testing where applicable and under supervision.

Record all inspection and test results accurately in the relevant QC records and systems.

Assist in identifying and reporting non-conforming materials or products to the Quality team.

Support segregation and identification of non-conforming products to prevent unintended use or release.

Conduct routine in-process quality checks during production and repackaging activities, including weighing, filling, packaging, labelling, and product appearance.

Assist in checking product and packaging information for conformity with approved specifications.

Collect, label, and store retention samples in accordance with the company's retention sample requirements.

Assist in maintaining QC equipment, work areas, and testing materials in a clean and orderly condition.

Support monitoring of calibration status of QC equipment and report any overdue or defective equipment.

Assist in maintaining accurate QC records, registers, and documentation.

Support investigations of quality issues, complaints, and non-conformances by providing relevant QC records and test results.

Support implementation of food safety, quality, hygiene, and GMP requirements within production and repackaging areas.

Participate in internal quality, food safety, and IMS activities as assigned.

Immediately report any critical quality or food safety concerns to the Quality Supervisor/Head of Quality.

Comply with company procedures, food safety requirements, health and safety rules, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Diploma or bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Recent graduate or currently undertaking an internship/industrial attachment in a relevant discipline.

Basic understanding of food quality, food safety, hygiene, and GMP principles.

Basic knowledge of sampling, inspection, and laboratory testing procedures is an advantage.

Good attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects.

Skills Required:

Good record-keeping and documentation skills.

Basic computer skills (MS Office, internet, outlook).

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced food manufacturing and repackaging environment.

Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety requirements consistently.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Inspection & Sampling: Complete assigned inspections and sampling accurately and on time.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete QC records with minimal errors.

Non-Conformance Reporting: Promptly report identified quality and food safety deviations.

Retention Samples: Ensure required samples are correctly collected, labelled, and stored.

In-Process Checks: Complete assigned production and repackaging quality checks as scheduled.

Food Safety & GMP Compliance: Consistently adhere to hygiene, food safety, GMP, and company requirements.

Workplace Discipline: Demonstrate punctuality, teamwork, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

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