QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER – Finished Goods (Food Warehouse) M/F

	QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER – Finished Goods (Food Warehouse) M/F

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

Mission Description                      

The Quality Control Officer is responsible for ensuring that all finished food products stored and dispatched from the warehouse meet company quality standards, food safety regulations, and customer requirements. The role ensures compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and good warehouse practices.

1. Quality Inspection & Control
• Conduct routine inspection of finished goods upon receipt, storage, and prior to dispatch
• Verify product quality, labeling, packaging integrity, and expiry dates
• Ensure adherence to specifications and reject non-conforming products
• Monitor stock conditions (temperature, humidity, cleanliness)

2. Food Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, local regulations)
• Monitor hygiene practices within the warehouse
• Support implementation and maintenance of food safety systems
• Conduct internal audits and assist in external audits

3. Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain accurate QC records, inspection reports, and non-conformance logs
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly quality reports
• Track and report quality trends, deviations, and corrective actions
• Ensure traceability of all finished goods

4. Inventory Quality Management
• Monitor shelf life and ensure FEFO/FIFO is followed
• Conduct periodic stock quality checks and audits
• Identify and manage slow-moving, damaged, or expired products
• Coordinate product recalls if required

5. Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints
• Implement corrective and preventive measures
• Work with warehouse and production teams to prevent recurrence

6. Training & Awareness
• Train warehouse staff on quality standards and food safety practices
• Promote awareness of quality procedures and hygiene practices

 

Profile

•Bachelor's degree in food science, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, or related field
• Experience- 2–5 years in food warehouse, quality control, or food manufacturing environment