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Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Quality Technician(島田工場 QA)

Inspection & Test +1Updated on Nov 14
Full-timeShimada, Shizuoka, Japan

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess an ordinary automobile driver's license; commuting by car is generally expected.
  • Have an interest in quality, food safety, and analytical or inspection work.
  • Verify matters based on data and facts, and record and report accurately.
  • Be able to carry out work while communicating smoothly with manufacturing-floor staff and related departments.
  • Be able to perform work in Japanese.
  • Have university-graduate-level scientific knowledge; knowledge in a science discipline such as food science, chemistry, agriculture, biology, nutrition, or life sciences is welcomed.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect raw materials, packaging materials, and products, and support checks related to decisions on whether they may be used.
  • Support investigations into causes, corrective actions, and recurrence-prevention activities when quality issues, complaints, or out-of-specification data arise.
  • Use microbiological and physicochemical data to support manufacturing operations.
  • Support preparation for internal and external audits, including ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, Halal, and Kosher audits.
  • Support efforts to foster a quality culture throughout the factory.
  • Support the creation, updating, and management of work instructions, inspection records, and quality-related documents.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in quality inspection, analysis, experiments, or quality assurance in manufacturing industries such as food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetics.
  • Basic knowledge or practical experience with moisture, pH, microbiology, sensory evaluation, or physicochemical analysis.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, GMP, or food hygiene.
  • Experience organizing data, analyzing trends, and preparing reports using Excel or PowerPoint.
  • Willingness to take on reading English materials, writing English emails, and communicating with overseas colleagues.

About the Company

Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Nestlé manufactures and markets branded foods, beverages, pet care, and nutrition products in about 185 countries. Its products are produced at scale and distributed through retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels, backed by a global R&D network. Distinctive factors include its enormous global footprint, a diversified lineup from coffee to pet care to infant nutrition, and the combination of retail plus professional channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality nutrition to people worldwide while advancing nutrition science through its research and brands.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vevey, Switzerland
Founded
1866

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