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Linah Group

Runs farms, food businesses and a resort in Egypt

Quality Control Engineer

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAl Doqi, Ad Doqi, Dokki, Giza Governorate, EgyptNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in agriculture, Food Science, Horticulture, or a related field is required.
  • 2–5 years of experience in quality control is required; experience in dates, fresh produce, or agricultural exports is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Medjool date quality standards.
  • Understanding of post-harvest handling and storage practices.
  • Knowledge of export quality specifications.
  • Familiarity with food safety systems such as HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., and ISO 22000.
  • Excellent inspection and reporting skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to travel frequently to supplier farms.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect Medjool dates before purchase according to the company’s quality standards.
  • Evaluate fruit maturity, size, color, texture, moisture content, and overall appearance.
  • Identify defects including insect damage, disease, fermentation, sunburn, bruising, splitting, dehydration, mold, and mechanical damage.
  • Classify Medjool dates into appropriate quality grades.
  • Determine acceptance, conditional acceptance, or rejection of each lot.
  • Coordinate with the Procurement Team regarding quality decisions before purchase.
  • Prepare detailed inspection reports with photos and supporting documentation.
  • Monitor harvesting, handling, packaging, and transportation practices at supplier farms.
  • Ensure purchased dates maintain traceability from farm to factory.
  • Monitor loading operations to prevent contamination and physical damage.
  • Collect representative samples for laboratory analysis when required.
  • Verify compliance with food safety standards, including GAP and other applicable certifications.
  • Maintain supplier quality performance records and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support supplier development by providing technical feedback to improve product quality.
  • Assist in resolving quality disputes with suppliers.
  • Coordinate with the Transportation and Fleet Management Departments to arrange transportation of received products.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Medjool dates is highly preferred.
  • Experience in quality control involving dates, fresh produce, or agricultural exports is preferred.
  • Familiarity with HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., or ISO 22000 is an advantage.

About the Company

Linah Group

Runs farms, food businesses and a resort in Egypt

Linah Group operates agricultural, food manufacturing, retail and hospitality businesses in Egypt. Its Linah Farms business grows Medjool and Barhi dates and other crops, then sorts, packs and exports produce for commercial buyers while selling packaged foods directly to consumers. The group also includes Cookievore, a bakery business, and NoorNation, which develops renewable energy and water systems. Its hospitality operations include Sultan Gardens Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, and a group technology function coordinates systems across the operating businesses. The farming operation traces its roots to a desert reclamation project begun in 1997 in the Bahariya Oasis.

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