About the Role:
The Quality Intern will support day-to-day quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, internal SOPs, and regulatory requirements across materials, processes, and finished products.
Key Responsibilities:
1. In-Process Quality Control (IPQC)
- Perform IPQC checks at Raw Material (RM), Semi-Finished (SF), and Finished Goods (FG) stages as per defined quality plans.
- Verify adherence to approved specifications, SOPs, and quality standards.
- Identify, document, and report deviations and non-conformities.
2. Raw Material & Packaging Quality Control
- Conduct quality checks on raw materials and packaging materials (primary and secondary).
- Verify incoming materials against approved specifications and COAs.
- Ensure proper material identification, segregation, and status labeling.
3. Primary Packaging & FIFO Control
- Monitor primary packaging quality to ensure product integrity and compliance.
- Ensure implementation of FIFO / FEFO practices for RM, packaging materials, and finished goods.
- Support traceability and batch control activities.
4. GMP, GHP & Hygiene Compliance
- Support implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).
- Monitor hygiene practices, sanitation activities, and personnel hygiene compliance.
- Assist in verification of prerequisite programs (PRPs).
5. CAPA & Root Cause Analysis
- Assist in raising non-conformance reports (NCRs) for quality deviations.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and follow-up on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Support tracking and effectiveness verification of CAPA.
6. Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
- Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 22000:2018 / FSSC 22000 v6 requirements.
- Assist during internal audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
- Maintain quality records and documentation as per FSMS requirements.
7. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain inspection records, logs, and checklists accurately and timely.
- Prepare daily and weekly quality reports as required.
- Support SOP updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Other Quality Responsibilities
- Support investigation of quality-related customer complaints.
- Assist during internal, customer, and certification audits.
- Perform other quality-related tasks assigned by the company.
Education & Experience:
- Pursuing or completed graduation in Science / Food Science / Food Technology / Chemistry / Microbiology or a related field.
OR
- Graduation in any other field with 0.5–1 year of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within the food, beverage, or FMCG industry is a plus.
Freshers with relevant academic projects or internship experience are also encouraged to apply.
