About the role

  • Junior QA Specialist performing quality inspections and managing quality assurance in food production at Melissa Kikizas S.A.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts quality inspections on raw materials and finished products and communicates any non-conformities to suppliers.
  • Manages stock release and quarantine procedures when required.
  • Performs checks on returned products.
  • Carries out laboratory-based, sampling quality controls on products manufactured at the Larissa plant to monitor quality consistency.
  • Performs routine shelf-life testing of produced products.
  • Conducts comparative analyses of product samples for benchmarking.
  • Manages customer and consumer requests and complaints, including specifications, certificates, and required documentation.
  • Communicates quality issues to relevant departments and supports corrective and preventive actions.
  • Participates in the development and continuous improvement of the Quality and Food Safety Management System in line with applicable standards.
  • Supports quality improvement projects and oversees pest control activities at company facilities.
  • Ensures proper operation, calibration, and organization of the quality control laboratory, sample archives, and quality documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Up to 2 years of experience in a Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance role
  • Excellent knowledge of Greek and English language (verbal & written)
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Experience in using laboratory equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • Ability to handle complaints and negative feedback effectively
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Private health insurance
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Rewards and recognition programm for high performing teams and individuals

Job title

Junior QA Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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