Quality Control Officer Job at Emmittex Agro Industry Limited

Emmittex Agro Industry Limited (Palm Kernel Oil Mills Division) came into existence with a mission to provide clean and pure indigenous crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) to our teeming Nigerians. The success of this objective is largely in your hands. It is only through your disciplined, efficient, devoted and loyal hard work that you can boost the health of the company and consequently, your own careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Quality Control Officer
Job Location: Akwuzu, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Quality Control Manager
Industry: Production / Manufacturing

About the Role

• We are seeking a diligent and analytical Quality Control Officer to join our production team.
• This role is critical to ensuring that all products meet the company’s quality specifications, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.
• The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, methodical, and capable of identifying issues early in the production cycle.
• The Quality Control Officer will work closely with the Quality Control Manager, production supervisors, machine operators, and store officers to maintain consistent production quality, reduce wastage, and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Monitoring: The officer will conduct routine inspections of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products to ensure they meet approved standards.
• Testing & Analysis: The role includes performing physical and visual tests, documenting results, and ensuring samples are collected correctly. The officer will escalate any deviations or defects immediately to the Quality Control Manager.
• Documentation & Reporting: The officer will maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, deviations, production issues, corrective actions, batch numbers, and daily QC logs. They will support the QC Manager in preparing weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Compliance & SOP Enforcement: The officer will ensure production teams follow quality standards, hygiene guidelines, workplace safety rules, and approved SOPs. They will assist in identifying gaps and recommending corrective measures.
• Collaboration with Production Team: The officer will work closely with the production team to monitor processes, identify quality risks, prevent mix-ups, verify calibration of measurement tools, and reduce rework or product wastage.
• Product Release & Rejection: The officer will participate in approving batches that meet required standards and rejecting defective products.

Requirements

• OND / HND / B.Sc. Degree in Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in quality control within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools, QC forms, and documentation templates.
• Excellent observation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and identify production inconsistencies quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

What We Offer

• N120,000 monthly salary
• A structured work environment with potential for growth
• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Quality Control Manager
• Training and exposure to quality management systems.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent.hunt1@yahoo.com using "Quality Control Officer – Production” as the subject of the mai