Company Overview
Vitasoy International Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a food manufacturing company specializing in quality control and food safety to ensure high standards in product testing and production processes.
Job Summary
You will conduct laboratory testing and support quality management systems to ensure food safety and compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001, and ISO 22000 standards in a food manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sensory, microbial, pH, and other tests on finished products, raw materials, and trial samples, accurately recording results
- Perform incoming material testing including raw materials, packaging materials, and review Certificates of Analysis (COA)
- Execute routine quality control checks following documented HACCP plans and procedures
- Support plant operations by ensuring food safety and quality control during production, incoming inspection, and other QA/QC activities
- Assist in managing the QC laboratory, chillers, sample retention, and QA Hold Area to maintain cleanliness and 5S housekeeping standards
- Accurately record and file all relevant logs and documentation related to quality control activities
- Collect product samples for retention programs to support quality assurance
- Verify chemical solutions used in production for compliance and safety
- Perform swab tests to assess equipment cleanliness and worker hygiene, as well as water and environmental testing
- Conduct shelf life validation studies to ensure product quality over time
- Assist in calibration of laboratory equipment according to established procedures
- Support complaint and retention sample evaluations to identify root causes of quality issues
- Monitor laboratory inventory to ensure availability of necessary supplies
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining production operations in compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001, and ISO 22000 standards
- Manage QA withheld products including sorting, holding, and releasing activities
- Monitor critical control points (CCP) implementation as per HACCP and ISO standards
- Ensure all employees adhere to food safety and worker safety practices consistently
Required competencies and certifications
- Diploma in Food Science or Chemistry
- 1 to 2 years of experience in laboratory testing or food manufacturing plant operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and manage time efficiently
- Willingness to work a 6-day week, 2pm to 11pm shift