Position Overview
MJ Agro Trading (Private) Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced Food Technologist (FT) who can also perform Quality Control (QC) responsibilities at its proposed export-grade TAVAAZO spice processing plant in the Rawalpindi / Rawat region. The candidate must have previously worked in a spice processing facility and possess practical knowledge of spice cleaning, grinding, blending, formulation, packaging, food safety and quality testing.
Key ResponsibilitiesSpice Processing & Food Technology- Understand the complete spice processing cycle, from raw material receiving to finished packaging.
- Support recipe development, standardization, blending consistency and controlled product trials.
- Monitor moisture, particle size, colour, aroma, flavour and product uniformity.
- Identify processing defects and recommend corrective improvements.
Quality Control & Laboratory- Conduct raw-material, in-process and finished-product QC inspections.
- Perform moisture, physical quality, foreign-matter and packaging checks.
- Coordinate external laboratory testing for microbiology, aflatoxins, pesticide residues and other required parameters.
- Maintain batch inspection reports, COAs, retained samples and QC records.
- Verify compliance with approved product specifications.
Food Safety & Compliance- Implement and monitor GMP, GHP, HACCP and relevant ISO 22000 food-safety practices.
- Monitor cleaning, sanitation, allergen controls and cross-contamination prevention.
- Maintain supplier-quality, product traceability, nonconformity and corrective-action records.
- Support internal audits and export-market compliance requirements.
Plant Operations & Product Development- Assist with machinery trials, process validation and commissioning.
- Support development of spice mixes according to authorized taste profiles and approved specifications.
- Train production personnel in hygiene, product handling and QC procedures.
- Coordinate with the Plant Manager, production team and independent QA function.
Required Qualifications- BS/MSc in Food Science & Technology, Food Technology, Food Safety or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years in food manufacturing, including at least 1 year of direct, hands-on experience in a commercial spice processing or spice-mix manufacturing facility.
- Previous employment in an operational spice processing or spice-mix manufacturing company is mandatory.
- Practical experience with industrial spice grinding, blending, quality inspection and packaging operations.
- Familiarity with laboratory testing, HACCP documentation, GMP and batch traceability.
- Ability to prepare SOPs, inspection reports and technical documentation.
- Experience with export-oriented spice products will be preferred.
Mandatory Candidate VerificationApplicants must provide:
- Updated CV showing previous spice-processing employers and actual responsibilities.
- Employment or experience certificates from relevant companies.
- Details of machinery, products and QC systems previously handled.
- Examples of food-safety, laboratory, HACCP or production-quality responsibilities.
- At least one verifiable professional reference from a previous spice-processing employer.
Important: Candidates with only academic or general food-industry experience, without pr