Quality Control Specialist (FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES)- Establish, execute, and sustain quality standards and procedures for the inspection and testing of fruits and vegetables.- Perform routine quality assessments at different stages of the supply chain, including farms, warehouses, and distribution centers.- Evaluate and analyze quality data to identify trends, areas for enhancement, and potential risks.- Work closely with suppliers and growers to ensure compliance with the company’s quality standards and adherence to industry best practices.- Perform regular supplier audits, offering feedback and guidance for quality enhancement.- Create and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to promote continuous improvement and innovation.- Ensure all products adhere to food safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.- Conduct training sessions for internal teams and suppliers on quality standards, food safety, and best practices.- Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.- Investigate and address quality issues and customer complaints related to fruits and vegetables.- Work with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.- Document and report on quality incidents, trends, and corrective measures.- Lead initiatives to enhance the quality and shelf-life of fruits and vegetables using innovative techniques and technologies.- Work with Operations and Supply Chain teams to test and implement new products and processes.- Identify opportunities to improve the sustainability and efficiency of the supply chain.

• Conducted regular quality checks on sanitized and prepared products, including packed foods, fruits and vegetables.• Monitored and enforced food safety standards and regulatory compliance.• Implemented the company’s quality control procedures and protocols.• Performed microbiological and chemical testing to ensure food safety.• Maintained detailed records of quality assessments and corrective actions.• Collaborated with the production team to identify and resolve quality issues.• Provided training on quality assurance and control practices.

• Ensuring the safety of food products such as ice cream, cheese, Italian foods, water etc. • Observe how the processing and packaging of food products affects food preservation over time. • Coordinate projects from monitoring the growth of bacteria cultures to checking raw food for pathogens • Prepare samples for multiple biological analysis • Utilize proper labeling, handling, and storage of solutions and microbiological cultures • Pipette sample solutions into tubes or plates • Prepare media, broth, and other laboratory equipment for use in microbial testing • Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample • Maintain records of all quality activities as documented in standard operating procedures manual • Procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies. • Encouraged cooperative management strategies. • Perform other duties as requested by management personnel. • Executed water testing on behalf of both manufacturing industry clients as well as private individuals using conventional MNP method • Identification and conformation of pathogens such us salmonella species in packaged foods using automated method such as vidas. • Engaged in environmental monitoring for clients, testing and evaluating equipment, facility surfaces and atmospheric conditions using swabbing & settle plates. • Maintained the integrity of the laboratory through the introduction of weekly lab cleaning and maintenance procedures. • Assisted manufacturing during sampling and bulk filling processes • Prepared and qualified various microbial media used in product and water testing • Utilized gram staining and selective media to identify organisms • Conducted product process validation and cleaning validations

• Perform gram staining along with other microbiological identification tests • Ensure for continuous revising and revamping of microbiological procedures • Create new procedures to advance the effectiveness of the QC Microbiology Department • Use microbial enumeration and limit techniques to raw materials • Monitor personnel and environment in active and static conditions to ensure integrity of clean room area production areas and sterility suite • Performed site-wide environmental monitoring consisting of, non- viable particulates, viable air and viable surface testing • Issued and investigated environmental control notifications. • Performed Microbiology assays of Antibiotics Erythromycin and Gentamicin. • Chemical analysis of medicines • Analysis of water in water treatment plant(chemical and microbiological analysis)