• Application Deadline:
• Position: Quality Control Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Ondo




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Manufacturing 
  
  

The Quality Officer is responsible for ensuring that all incoming and outgoing agricultural commodities meet established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. The role involves inspecting, testing, and monitoring product quality across procurement, storage, processing, and distribution stages to ensure compliance with company standards and customer expectations. The Quality Officer also supports quality assurance processes, documentation, traceability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections and assessments on incoming and outgoing agricultural commodities to ensure compliance with approved standards and specifications.


• Perform sampling, testing, and monitoring activities at various operational stages including procurement, storage, processing, and dispatch.


• Identify, document, and report quality defects, contamination risks, non-conformities, or deviations from standards.


• Ensure proper implementation of quality control procedures, SOPs, and food safety requirements.


• Monitor product handling, storage conditions, and preservation practices to maintain commodity quality.


• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, test results, and traceability documentation.


• Coordinate with warehouse, procurement, logistics, and laboratory teams to resolve quality-related issues.


• Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints or product quality concerns.


• Participate in internal audits, quality reviews, and compliance assessments.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards applicable to agro commodities.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Food Science, Agricultural Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related field.


• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within agro-processing, FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.


• Knowledge of food safety, commodity grading, and quality management systems is an added advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of quality control and assurance processes


• Knowledge of agricultural commodity standards and food safety practices


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Good documentation and reporting skills


• Ability to conduct inspections and quality assessments effectively


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams